Best MCP Servers for Web Search
MCP servers that enable real-time search and information retrieval from the web.
Web-search MCP servers ground LLM responses in current information. They are the simplest way to connect your agent to news, documentation, and public data without maintaining a crawl pipeline.
Top picks
Google Search Console MCP Server
Enables AI agents to query Google Search Console data including search analytics, URL inspection, sitemap management, and site performance monitoring, with per-user OAuth authentication.
doctree-mcp
Enables agentic document retrieval over markdown, CSV, and JSONL using BM25 and tree navigation, without vector databases or embeddings, allowing AI agents to search, browse, and retrieve structured document sections.
hive-memory
MCP server for personal and shared memory with full-text search (SQLite FTS5) and outcome tracking, compatible with any MCP agent like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex CLI.
limzo-mcp
Read-only public Telegram group statistics from Limzo: search tracked communities and pull leaderboards, activity trends, member levels, and network-wide totals. No API key or account needed.
io.github.oxgeneral/agentmem
Lightweight persistent memory for AI agents using a single SQLite file with hybrid search (keywords + semantics). Zero to 12MB install, no cloud or server required.
puzzletide-mcp
MCP server for puzzle generation: word search generator, crossword generator, and sudoku generator + solver, with printable PDF worksheets, themed word banks, and verifiable LLM evals. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and any Model Context Protocol client. From the makers of puzzletide.com.
How to choose
- Prioritize transport: stdio servers run locally; HTTP/remote servers need no install but require network trust.
- Check stars & maintenance: Higher GitHub stars and recent commits usually signal a more reliable project.
- Review security scope: File-system and browser servers can access sensitive data; run them in isolated environments.
- Match your client: Not all MCP clients support every transport; verify compatibility with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or your own agent.
Editorial picks are based on public metadata and keyword matching. They do not constitute endorsements; always review source and license before use.