# MCP DuckDuckGo Search

> Use this tool when you need to perform private web searches and retrieve instant answers to specific queries. It solves problems related to finding quick and accurate information on various topics, providing a simple interface for querying the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API. The tool takes in search queries as input and returns relevant instant answers as output, making it ideal for use cases where fast and private information retrieval is required.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/shaheen2013-duckduckgo-search-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/shaheen2013-duckduckgo-search-mcp-server

## Description

Enables querying the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API through the Model Context Protocol, allowing users to perform searches and retrieve instant answers.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/t34ttul74l)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/shaheen2013/duckduckgo-search-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "shaheen2013-duckduckgo-search-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/shaheen2013-duckduckgo-search-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/shaheen2013-duckduckgo-search-mcp-server/pull`

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