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summary: "Brave Search API setup for web_search"
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read_when:
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- You want to use Brave Search for web_search
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- You need a BRAVE_API_KEY or plan details
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---
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# Brave Search API
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Moltbot uses Brave Search as the default provider for `web_search`.
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## Get an API key
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1) Create a Brave Search API account at https://brave.com/search/api/
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2) In the dashboard, choose the **Data for Search** plan and generate an API key.
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3) Store the key in config (recommended) or set `BRAVE_API_KEY` in the Gateway environment.
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## Config example
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```json5
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{
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tools: {
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web: {
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search: {
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provider: "brave",
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apiKey: "BRAVE_API_KEY_HERE",
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maxResults: 5,
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timeoutSeconds: 30
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}
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}
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}
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}
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```
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## Notes
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- The Data for AI plan is **not** compatible with `web_search`.
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- Brave provides a free tier plus paid plans; check the Brave API portal for current limits.
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See [Web tools](/tools/web) for the full web_search configuration.
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