Can Claude connect to Brave Search?
Updated October 17, 2026 · from live checks of 44,852 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, through a community server.We found no official Brave Search server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 1 live remote community server work with Claude; the highest-rated is Brave Search (trust grade B). Checked live on 2026-10-17.
Remote Brave Search servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Search | Community | Live | No auth | — | B |
| Arjunkmrm Brave Search MCP Server | Community | Down | Unknown | — | D |
Local Brave Search servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Search MCP Server | Community | Local install | API key | — | B |
| Brave MCP | Community | Local install | No auth | — | D |
How to connect Brave Search to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Brave Search to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Brave Search itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Brave Search?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/brave-search/
Does Brave Search have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-17. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/brave-search/