openai-websearch-mcpمحرك البحث الويب من OpenAI كـ MCP Server

What are the main limitations of this server?

You need a valid OpenAI API key and the service depends on OpenAI model availability and pricing. There’s no built‑in caching, so each query incurs API usage costs and latency.

Asked by Vincenzo Greco · Jan 29, 2026

Does the tool offer localized search or smart effort control?

Yes, it provides localized results for location‑based queries and a smart effort control feature that automatically selects reasoning_effort defaults suited to the use case, balancing speed and depth.

Asked by Ravi Kapoor · Dec 28, 2025

How can I configure the server for my AI assistant?

Configuration is done via environment variables or JSON in the assistant’s MCP settings. You set OPENAI_API_KEY, OPENAI_DEFAULT_MODEL, and optionally PYTHONPATH, then add the server command (e.g., uvx args [ openai websearch mcp ]) in the assistant’s config file.

Asked by Elias Hedström · Dec 25, 2025

What OpenAI models does openai-websearch-mcp support?

The server works with several OpenAI reasoning models including gpt‑5, gpt‑5‑mini, gpt‑5‑nano, o3, and o4‑mini, as well as gpt‑4o and gpt‑4o‑mini for its web search tool.

Asked by Devin Walker · Nov 15, 2025