Before you connect
Config example (to connect)
{
"mcpServers": {
"brave-devtools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "brave-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add brave-mcp -- npx -y brave-mcp@1.7.1Follow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 84 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 35 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 100 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 74 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · Official registry · updated 2026-08-11
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