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[mcp-stress-test] Brave Search MCP Server requires BRAVE_API_KEY authentication #654

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MCP Server Authentication Required: Brave Search

The nightly stress test detected that the Brave Search MCP server requires authentication to function properly.

Test Details

  • Test Session: stress-test-20260204-180602
  • Test Date: 2026-02-04T18:06:02Z
  • Server Container: mcp/brave-search

Required Authentication Token

Environment Variable: BRAVE_API_KEY

Token Type: API Key

How to Obtain:

  1. Visit: (brave.com/redacted)
  2. Sign up for Brave Search API access
  3. Generate an API key
  4. Add to repository secrets as BRAVE_API_KEY

Suggested Configuration

Add the following to your MCP Gateway configuration:

{
  "brave-search": {
    "type": "stdio",
    "container": "mcp/brave-search",
    "env": {
      "BRAVE_API_KEY": "${BRAVE_API_KEY}"
    }
  }
}

Next Steps

  • Obtain BRAVE_API_KEY token
  • Add token to repository secrets
  • Update stress test configuration
  • Verify server works in next nightly test

Generated by Nightly MCP Stress Test
Test Session: stress-test-20260204-180602

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