free-search-mcp

MCP server · PyPI · ★ 162 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Local-first, no-API-key MCP server for web search, fetch, and document reading. Multi-engine (DuckDuckGo, Mojeek, Startpage), smart Playwright fallback, FTS5 cache, LLM-tuned output.

No outside reports on file

free-search-mcp fetches arbitrary web URLs 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.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourcePyPI (free-search-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

uvx free-search-mcp

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About Free Search MCP

Free Search MCP is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: Local-first, no-API-key MCP server for web search, fetch, and document reading. Multi-engine (DuckDuckGo, Mojeek, Startpage), smart Playwright fallback, FTS5 cache, LLM-tuned output.

It is published on PyPI as free-search-mcp and hosted on GitHub at sweetcornna/free-search-mcp (154 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls, requires api key or token.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run the PyPI package free-search-mcp in an isolated environment:

bash

uvx free-search-mcp

See https://github.com/sweetcornna/free-search-mcp (opens external site) for required environment variables.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100

GitHub stars: 162
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-28).

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Risks to watch for

Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
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 (free-search-mcp). 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 Free Search MCP?

Run uvx free-search-mcp (or pip install free-search-mcp) 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/sweetcornna/free-search-mcp.

Are there security reports about Free Search MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-28). Free Search MCP currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Free Search MCP actively maintained?

Free Search MCP has 162 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/sweetcornna/free-search-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Free Search MCP?

You can compare Free Search MCP side by side with other Playwright, Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Free Search MCP? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Free Search MCP

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: free-search-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/sweetcornna-free-search-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 162 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** PyPI (free-search-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `uvx free-search-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: sweetcornna
Source code: github.com/sweetcornna/free-search-mcp
Install command: pip install free-search-mcp
Est. context load: ~1.1k tokens / turn (~6 tool schemas, 0.53% of 200k context)
Popularity: 162 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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