Wraps a SearXNG instance to provide search capabilities, allowing for programmatic queries with parameters for limiting results, language selection, and time ranges.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@searxng-mcpsearch for the latest news on AI agents from the past day"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
searxng-mcp
MCP tool that wraps a local SearXNG instance.
Prereqs
SearXNG running at http://localhost:8080 (override with
SEARXNG_BASE)
Run (stdio MCP server)
node server.jsExample call via mcporter
mcporter call --stdio "node /home/baadir/.openclaw/workspace/searxng-mcp/server.js" \
searxng_search query="ai agents" limit:=5 language="en" time_range="day"Example raw
SEARXNG_BASE=http://localhost:8080 node server.jsIf you are an OpenClaw assistant
Quick setup
git clone https://github.com/baadir/searxng-mcp.git
cd searxng-mcp
npm installAdd this MCP server to your OpenClaw config (example):
{
"mcpServers": {
"searxng": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/ABS/PATH/TO/searxng-mcp/server.js"],
"env": {
"SEARXNG_BASE": "http://localhost:8080"
}
}
}
}Then restart OpenClaw:
openclaw gateway restartTest from OpenClaw:
mcporter call --stdio "node /ABS/PATH/TO/searxng-mcp/server.js" \
searxng_search query="ai agents" limit:=5 language="en" time_range="day"This server cannot be installed
Resources
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