searxNcrawl
Open-source MCP server that gives AI agents web search (SearXNG) and clean Markdown crawling of pages, whole sites and logged-in areas. Self-hosted, no API key. Firecrawl-compatible API planned.
No outside reports on file
searxNcrawl reads local files and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcePyPI (searxncrawl)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
uvx searxncrawlEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About searxNcrawl
searxNcrawl is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: Open-source MCP server that gives AI agents web search (SearXNG) and clean Markdown crawling of pages, whole sites and logged-in areas. Self-hosted, no API key. Firecrawl-compatible API planned.
It is published on PyPI as searxncrawl and hosted on GitHub at DasDigitaleMomentum/searxNcrawl (181 GitHub stars, 130 PyPI downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files, requires api key or token.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run the PyPI package searxncrawl in an isolated environment:
uvx searxncrawl
See https://github.com/DasDigitaleMomentum/searxNcrawl (opens external site) for required environment variables.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 183
- PyPI downloads
- 130
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-30
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
- Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (searxncrawl). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install searxNcrawl?
Run uvx searxncrawl (or pip install searxncrawl) in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/DasDigitaleMomentum/searxNcrawl.
Are there security reports about searxNcrawl?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). searxNcrawl currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include local file read access:, credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is searxNcrawl actively maintained?
searxNcrawl has 183 GitHub stars and 130 PyPI downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/DasDigitaleMomentum/searxNcrawl before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to searxNcrawl?
You can compare searxNcrawl side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- DasDigitaleMomentum
- Source code
- github.com/DasDigitaleMomentum/searxNcrawl
- Install command
- pip install searxncrawl
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 183 GitHub stars, 130 PyPI downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-19
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