quivr/docs/configuring/brave-search.mdx

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title: Configuring Brave Search in Quivr
description: A guide on how to integrate Brave Search into Quivr by obtaining and configuring the BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY.
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# Configuring Brave Search in Quivr

Integrating Brave Search into Quivr enhances your search capabilities by leveraging the privacy-focused search engine. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining a Brave Search API key and configuring it in Quivr.

## Step 1: Create a Brave Search Account

To use Brave Search's API, you first need to create an account with Brave Search. Follow these steps:

1. Visit [Brave Search](https://api.search.brave.com/app/dashboard) and click on the "Sign Up" button.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account.

## Step 2: Obtain the API Key

Once you have a Brave Search account, you can obtain an API key:

1. Log in to your Brave Search account.
2. Navigate to the API section (this might be located in your account settings or developer settings).
3. Generate a new API key for your application. Note this key as you will need it for the next step.

## Step 3: Configure the BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY in Quivr

With your Brave Search API key in hand, you can now configure it in Quivr:

1. Open your Quivr project's `.env` file.
2. Add the following line to the file:
   ```
   BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY=your_brave_search_api_key_here
   ```
   Replace `your_brave_search_api_key_here` with the actual API key you obtained from Brave Search.

3. Save the `.env` file.

## Conclusion

You have successfully integrated Brave Search into Quivr. Your searches will now leverage the privacy-focused and efficient search capabilities of Brave Search.

For any issues or further configuration options, refer to the Brave Search API documentation or contact Quivr support.