What is the key difference between Duckduckgo and HasData DuckDuckGo?

Duckduckgo belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while HasData DuckDuckGo belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Duckduckgo or HasData DuckDuckGo in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Duckduckgo and HasData DuckDuckGo free or paid?

Duckduckgo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). HasData DuckDuckGo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Duckduckgo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. HasData DuckDuckGo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Duckduckgo and HasData DuckDuckGo together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Duckduckgo vs HasData DuckDuckGo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Duckduckgo and HasData DuckDuckGo MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Duckduckgo

Search & Data Extraction · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

HasData DuckDuckGo

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Duckduckgo if you need specialized Search & Data Extraction tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose HasData DuckDuckGo if your workspace requires Search & Data Extraction integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Duckduckgo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Duckduckgo Details

Choose HasData DuckDuckGo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore HasData DuckDuckGo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Duckduckgo Search & Data Extraction	H HasData DuckDuckGo Search & Data Extraction
Summary	DuckDuckGo: The DuckDuckGo Search API is a tool that allows developers and businesses to integrate.	DuckDuckGo search as JSON. Ranked results, ads in their own array, 37 regions.
Category & Scope	Search & Data Extraction	Search & Data Extraction

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Duckduckgo Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

HasData DuckDuckGo Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Duckduckgo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "duckduckgo": {
      "url": "https://jojapi.com/hub/api/duckduckgo"
    }
  }
}

HasData DuckDuckGo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-duckduckgo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hasdata/duckduckgo-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Duckduckgo is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, HasData DuckDuckGo belongs to Search & Data Extraction using local stdio subprocess. Select Duckduckgo when you need capabilities focused on search & data extraction and HasData DuckDuckGo when you require tools for search & data extraction.

More alternatives to Duckduckgo More alternatives to HasData DuckDuckGo Search & Data Extraction category hub