--- title: Brave Search Extension description: Add Brave Search API as a goose Extension unlisted: true --- import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; import YouTubeShortEmbed from '@site/src/components/YouTubeShortEmbed'; import GooseDesktopInstaller from '@site/src/components/GooseDesktopInstaller'; Server moved This tutorial will get you started with the [Brave Search MCP Server](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/brave-search) as a goose extension to enable interactive searches for both web and local searches. :::tip Quick Install [Launch the installer](goose://extension?cmd=npx&arg=-y&arg=%40modelcontextprotocol%2Fserver-brave-search&id=brave-search&name=Brave%20Search&description=Brave%20Search%20API&env=BRAVE_API_KEY%3DYour%20API%20Key) **Command** ```sh npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search ``` **Environment Variable** ``` BRAVE_API_KEY: ``` ::: ## Configuration :::info Note that you'll need [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) installed on your system to run this command, as it uses `npx`. ::: 1. Run the `configure` command: ```sh goose configure ``` 2. Choose to add a `Command-line Extension` ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◆ What type of extension would you like to add? │ ○ Built-in Extension // highlight-start │ ● Command-line Extension (Run a local command or script) // highlight-end │ ○ Remote Extension (Streamable HTTP) └ ``` 3. Give your extension a name ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◇ What type of extension would you like to add? │ Command-line Extension │ // highlight-start ◆ What would you like to call this extension? │ brave-search // highlight-end └ ``` 4. Enter the command ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◇ What type of extension would you like to add? │ Command-line Extension │ ◇ What would you like to call this extension? │ brave-search │ // highlight-start ◆ What command should be run? │ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search // highlight-end └ ``` 5. Enter the number of seconds goose should wait for actions to complete before timing out. Default is 300s ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◇ What type of extension would you like to add? │ Command-line Extension │ ◇ What would you like to call this extension? │ brave-search │ ◇ What command should be run? │ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search │ // highlight-start ◆ Please set the timeout for this tool (in secs): │ 300 // highlight-end │ └ ``` 6. Choose to add a description. If you select "Yes" here, you will be prompted to enter a description for the extension. ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◇ What type of extension would you like to add? │ Command-line Extension │ ◇ What would you like to call this extension? │ brave-search │ ◇ What command should be run? │ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search │ ◆ Please set the timeout for this tool (in secs): │ 300 │ // highlight-start ◇ Would you like to add a description? │ No // highlight-end │ └ ``` 7. Obtain a [Brave Search API Key](https://api-dashboard.search.brave.com/app/keys) and paste it in. :::info Sign up for a [Brave Search API account](https://brave.com/search/api/), choose a plan (the free tier gives you 2000 queries per month), and generate your API key from [the developer dashboard](https://api-dashboard.search.brave.com/app/keys). ::: ```sh ┌ goose-configure │ ◇ What would you like to configure? │ Add Extension (Connect to a new extension) │ ◇ What type of extension would you like to add? │ Command-line Extension │ ◇ What would you like to call this extension? │ brave-search │ ◇ What command should be run? │ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search │ ◇ Please set the timeout for this tool (in secs): │ 300 │ ◇ Would you like to add a description? │ No │ // highlight-start ◆ Would you like to add environment variables? │ Yes │ ◇ Environment variable name: │ BRAVE_API_KEY │ ◇ Environment variable value: │ ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ │ ◇ Add another environment variable? │ No // highlight-end └ Added brave-search extension ``` ## Example Usage The Brave Search MCP server gives you access to the Brave Search API, providing both web and local search capabilities: - **Web Search**: General queries, news, articles, with pagination and freshness controls - **Local Search**: Find businesses, restaurants, and services with detailed information (requires a Pro API key) - **Flexible Filtering**: Control result types, safety levels, and content freshness - **Smart Fallbacks**: Local search automatically falls back to web when no results are found #### goose Prompt ``` ( O)> Organize a Italian dinner party with Ian, Rizel, Ace, and Ebony. Find 3 or 4 YouTube cooking channels (with URLs) that focus on Italian cuisine for beginners, and then find one recipe (with URL) for each person to make: one salad, two entrees, and one dessert. ``` #### goose Output ``` I'll help you organize the Italian dinner party and search for appropriate cooking resources and recipes. Let me break this down into parts. First, let's search for some beginner-friendly Italian cooking YouTube channels: Brave Web Search query: best youtube channels italian cooking for beginners authenti... Let me search for some specific recipes: Brave Web Search query: authentic italian salad recipes panzanella caprese insalata Brave Web Search query: authentic italian main course pasta recipes carbonara osso b... Brave Web Search query: authentic italian dessert recipes tiramisu panna cotta Based on my research, I'll organize the dinner party plan with recommended YouTube channels and specific recipes for each person. Here's the plan: Recommended Italian Cooking YouTube Channels for Beginners 1. Vincenzo's Plate (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsSowAamCLJv-xeF9geXoA) - Authentic Italian recipes with clear instructions - Run by an Italian native who explains techniques well for beginners 2. Italia Squisita (https://www.youtube.com/c/ItaliaSquisita) - Features traditional Italian recipes - Often shows multiple ways to make classic dishes 3. Giallo Zafferano (https://www.youtube.com/user/GialloZafferano) - Italy's most popular cooking channel - Comprehensive collection of authentic Italian recipes Recipe Assignments 1. Rizel - Salad Course - Classic Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad) - Recipe: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/tomato-panzanella-salad-recipe/ - Perfect summer salad with crusty bread, tomatoes, and fresh basil 2. Ian - First Entrée - Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara - Recipe: https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/spaghetti-carbonara/ - Classic Roman pasta dish with eggs, pecorino, and guanciale 3. Ace - Second Entrée - Osso Buco alla Milanese - Recipe: https://www.pastagrammar.com/post/osso-buco-authentic-italian-veal-recipe - Traditional Milanese braised veal shanks with gremolata 4. Ebony - Dessert - Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta - Recipe: https://www.recipesfromitaly.com/panna-cotta-recipe/ - Elegant, creamy dessert that can be made ahead Tips for Success - Watch the YouTube channels beforehand to familiarize yourself with Italian cooking techniques - Make sure to read through the entire recipe before starting - The Panna Cotta should be made at least 4 hours ahead (or the night before) to allow proper setting time - The Panzanella can be assembled just before serving for the best texture - The Osso Buco can be made slightly ahead and reheated, as it often tastes better the next day - The Carbonara should be made just before serving and served immediately while hot ```