DuckDuckGo Search MCP Server
README.md
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# MCP DuckDuckGo Search
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server querying DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API.
## Installation
### Installing via Smithery
To install DuckDuckGo Search for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@shaheen2013/duckduckgo-search-mcp-server):
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install @shaheen2013/duckduckgo-search-mcp-server --client claude
```
### Manual Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/shaheen2013/duckduckgo-search-mcp-server.git
cd duckduckgo-search-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run build
```
### Docker
You can test this MCP server using Docker. To do this first run:
```bash
docker build -t duckduckgo-search-mcp-server .
docker run -p 8080:8080 duckduckgo-search-mcp-server
```
You can then test the server running within Docker via the inspector e.g.
```bash
pnpm run inspector http://localhost:8080
```
## Usage
### Running the Server
You can use the MCP Inspector to test the server:
```bash
npm run inspector
```
Access the MCP Inspector and then test the tool e.g.

## Development
### Project Structure
- `src/index.ts` - Main server implementation
### Available Scripts
- `npm run build` - Build the TypeScript code
- `npm run watch` - Watch for changes and rebuild
- `npm run inspector` - Run the MCP Inspector against the server
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
## Acknowledgments
- [Open Library API](https://openlibrary.org/developers/api)
- [Model Context Protocol](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol)
TDQS
B3.2/5.0
Scored across 1 tool
Disambiguation5/5
Only one tool exists, so there is no possibility of confusion between tools.
Naming Consistency5/5
The single tool name follows a clear verb_noun pattern (search_duckduckgo), which is consistent and descriptive.
Tool Count3/5
A single tool for a search server feels minimal but still functional for its stated purpose; it is at the lower end of acceptable scope.
Completeness2/5
The server only offers a single search operation (Instant Answer API), lacking common search features like web search, image search, or filtering, which are typical gaps.
Maintenance
ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues