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Experience true privacy with DuckDuckGo-search MCP Server – secure, lightning-fast results without tracking. Your data stays yours, always." (139字符)

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About DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server

What is DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server: Unmatched Privacy, Blazing Speed?

This TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrates with DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused search API to deliver fast, secure search results. Designed for developers, it provides a streamlined interface for embedding private search capabilities while enforcing strict rate limits and error handling. The server ensures user queries remain anonymous and operates at lightning speed without compromising privacy guarantees.

How to use DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server: Unmatched Privacy, Blazing Speed?

  1. Install Node.js 18+ and pnpm 8.0+, then clone the project
  2. Run pnpm install to set up dependencies
  3. Build locally with pnpm run build or watch for changes with pnpm run watch
  4. Configure in Claude Desktop by updating claude_desktop_config.json with server paths

For production use, ensure the server runs at least 1 request/sec and stays under 15,000 monthly requests.

DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server Features

Key Features of DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server: Unmatched Privacy, Blazing Speed?

  • Privacy-first architecture: No tracking or query logging
  • Flexible search parameters: Query length up to 400 chars, adjustable result count (1-20), and safety levels (strict/moderate/off)
  • Automated rate limiting with real-time error reporting
  • Output formatted as clean Markdown tables
  • Debugging support via MCP Inspector for trace visualization

Use cases of DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server: Unmatched Privacy, Blazing Speed?

Perfect for scenarios requiring:

  • Private search integration in apps without user tracking
  • Rapid prototyping of secure search features
  • Compliance-driven environments needing explicit control over search parameters
  • Real-time search results within AI workflows that value anonymity

DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from DuckDuckGo-Search MCP Server: Unmatched Privacy, Blazing Speed?

Do I need a DuckDuckGo API key?
No - the server handles authentication internally using open-source safe defaults

What happens if I exceed rate limits?
Requests return 429 errors with retry-after headers. Sustained overuse may trigger IP blocking

Does this work on Windows/macOS?
Fully compatible with both OSes through standardized Node.js execution

Can I customize the output format?
Currently supports Markdown only, but JSON output may be added in future updates

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duckduckgo-search MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol server for DuckDuckGo Search

This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides DuckDuckGo search functionality. It demonstrates core MCP concepts through:

  • Integration with DuckDuckGo Search
  • Easy-to-use search tool interface
  • Rate limiting and error handling support

Features

Search Tool

  • duckduckgo_search - Perform web searches using DuckDuckGo API
    • Required parameter: query (search query, max 400 characters)
    • Optional parameter: count (number of results, 1-20, default 10)
    • Optional parameter: safeSearch (safety level: strict/moderate/off, default moderate)
    • Returns formatted Markdown search results

Rate Limits

  • Maximum 1 request per second
  • Maximum 15000 requests per month

Development

Prerequisites

  • Node.js >= 18
  • pnpm >= 8.0.0

Installation

# Install pnpm if not already installed
npm install -g pnpm

# Install project dependencies
pnpm install

Build and Run

Build the server:

pnpm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

pnpm run watch

Setup in Claude Desktop

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

# online
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "duckduckgo-search": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
          "-y",
          "duckduckgo-mpc-server"
        ]
    }
  }
}

# local
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "duckduckgo-search": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/duckduckgo-search/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

pnpm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

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