MCP Server for SearXNG n8n Integration

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This MCP server enables n8n workflows to search via SearXNG, a self-hosted metasearch engine. It provides a "search" tool that accepts customizable parameters and returns results in multiple formats. It is designed for n8n users who want to integrate private, federated web…

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Author: tamler
Downloads: 177
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- Searches via a self-hosted SearXNG instance.
- Support for multiple search engines (e.g., Google, DuckDuckGo).
- Customizable categories, language, safesearch, and time range.
- Output formats: JSON, CSV, RSS, or HTML.
- Plugin and engine enable/disable controls.
- Image proxy support for result thumbnails.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name MCP Server for SearXNG n8n Integration

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install the n8n-nodes-mcp package in your n8n instance, then add an MCP node. In the Server Connection section, set Command to npx and Arguments to -y mcp-server-searxng-n8n --instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com. In the Operation section, select the search tool and provide a JSON object with search parameters (only q is required).

`search`

Perform a search using SearxNG for automation workflows

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp server for searxng n8n integration": {
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
                    "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-server-searxng-n8n": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "-y",
            "mcp-server-searxng-n8n",
            "--instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com"
        ]
    }
}

MCP Server for SearXNG n8n Integration

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specifically designed for using SearXNG with n8n workflows.

Usage in n8n

1. Prerequisites:

- A running n8n instance.
- Access to a SearXNG instance (e.g., https://your-searxng-instance.com).
- The n8n-nodes-mcp package installed in your n8n instance.

2. Configure MCP Node (Server Connection):

- Add an "MCP" node to your workflow.
- In the node settings, under the Server Connection section:
- Command: npx
- Arguments (for npx): -y mcp-server-searxng-n8n --instance=https://your-searxng-instance.com
- Replace https://your-searxng-instance.com with your actual SearXNG URL.
- Environment Variables: (Leave empty)

3. Configure MCP Node (Tool Operation):
- Still in the MCP node settings, under the Operation section:
- Tool Name: Select search from the dropdown.
- Arguments (for the 'search' tool): Enter a JSON object containing the parameters for your search. See examples below. You can use n8n expressions like {{ $json.chatInput }} as values within the JSON.

Available Search Parameters (for Tool Arguments JSON)

The search tool supports the following parameters within the JSON object (only q is required):

- q (required): The search query string
- categories: Comma-separated list of search categories
- engines: Comma-separated list of search engines to use
- language: Language code for the search
- time_range: Time range for results (day, month, year)
- safesearch: Safe search level (0: None, 1: Moderate, 2: Strict)
- image_proxy: Proxy image results through SearXNG
- enabled_plugins: Comma-separated list of enabled plugins
- disabled_plugins: Comma-separated list of disabled plugins
- enabled_engines: Comma-separated list of enabled engines
- disabled_engines: Comma-separated list of disabled engines
- format: Output format (json, csv, rss, html). Defaults to json.

Example n8n Tool Arguments (JSON)

JSON Output (Default):

{
  "q": "n8n automation",
  "engines": "google,duckduckgo",
  "language": "en"
}

HTML Output:

{
  "q": "n8n automation",
  "format": "html"
}

_(Remember to only include the parameters you need in the JSON)_

Development

git clone https://github.com/tamler/mcp-server-searxng-n8n.git
cd mcp-server-searxng-n8n
npm install
npm run build

Test with:

```bash

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