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Technical Guide
Summary
This guide explains how to deploy a self‑hosted SearXNG instance using Docker and connect it to Jan‑V1 as an MCP tool for private web search and scraping. It covers repository cloning, security key generation, container startup, and Jan‑V1 configuration steps needed to enable the integrated search tools.
Highlights
- Step‑by‑step Docker deployment of a customized SearXNG fork for MCP integration
- Secure secret‑key injection into the SearXNG settings file for production use
- Configuration of Jan‑V1 to communicate with the local SearXNG server via environment variables
- Activation of built‑in search and URL‑reading tools within the Jan‑V1 chat interface
- Provides a privacy‑focused alternative to commercial search APIs
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Audience
Developers and data engineers who want a self‑hosted, privacy‑respecting web search and scraping backend for Jan‑V1 or similar AI assistants
DomainSearch Infrastructure & Privacy‑Focused Web Scraping
Formatlong-form article
Accessopen source, free online
Source Overview
SearXNG can be integrated with Jan-V1 as an MCP tool, allowing private web search and scraping directly from a self-hosted instance.
The setup involves cloning a dedicated SearXNG Docker repository, generating a security key, and running the container on localhost. Jan-V1 is then configured to connect to the SearXNG server, enabling related search tools within its interface for immediate use.
Topics
Related
Docker Compose deployment patternsMCP (Model Context Protocol) documentationSearXNG official repositoryJan‑V1 integration guidePrivacy‑preserving search alternatives
