
Google Search MCP Server
MCP Server built for use with VS Code / Cline / Anthropic - enable google search and ability to follow links and research websites
what is Google Search MCP Server?
Google Search MCP Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Google search capabilities and webpage content analysis tools, enabling AI models to perform Google searches and analyze webpage content programmatically.
how to use Google Search MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, configure your Google API credentials, and run the server using the provided commands.
key features of Google Search MCP Server?
- Google Custom Search integration
- Webpage content analysis
- Batch webpage analysis
- MCP-compliant interface
use cases of Google Search MCP Server?
- Performing automated Google searches for data retrieval.
- Analyzing webpage content for research purposes.
- Batch processing of multiple webpages for content extraction.
FAQ from Google Search MCP Server?
- What are the prerequisites for using the server?
You need Node.js, Python, a Google Cloud Platform account, a Custom Search Engine ID, and a Google API Key.
- How do I get Google API credentials?
Follow the steps in the documentation to create a project in Google Cloud Console, enable the Custom Search API, and generate your API credentials.
- Can I run the server on my local machine?
Yes! The server can be run locally after proper installation and configuration.
Google Search MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Google search capabilities and webpage content analysis tools. This server enables AI models to perform Google searches and analyze webpage content programmatically.
Features
- Google Custom Search integration
- Webpage content analysis
- Batch webpage analysis
- MCP-compliant interface
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16 or higher)
- Python (v3.8 or higher)
- Google Cloud Platform account
- Custom Search Engine ID
- Google API Key
Installation
- Clone the repository
- Install Node.js dependencies:
npm install
- Install Python dependencies:
pip install flask google-api-python-client flask-cors
Configuration
- Create a
api-keys.json
file in the root directory with your Google API credentials:
{
"api_key": "your-google-api-key",
"search_engine_id": "your-custom-search-engine-id"
}
- Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file (typically located at
%APPDATA%/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
):
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-search": {
"command": "npm",
"args": ["run", "start:all"],
"cwd": "/path/to/google-search-server"
}
}
}
Building
npm run build
Running
Start both the TypeScript and Python servers:
npm run start:all
Or run them separately:
- TypeScript server:
npm start
- Python servers:
npm run start:python
Available Tools
1. search
Perform Google searches and retrieve results.
{
"name": "search",
"arguments": {
"query": "your search query",
"num_results": 5 // optional, default: 5
}
}
2. analyze_webpage
Extract and analyze content from a single webpage.
{
"name": "analyze_webpage",
"arguments": {
"url": "https://example.com"
}
}
3. batch_analyze_webpages
Analyze multiple webpages in a single request.
{
"name": "batch_analyze_webpages",
"arguments": {
"urls": [
"https://example1.com",
"https://example2.com"
]
}
}
Getting Google API Credentials
- Go to the Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Custom Search API
- Create API credentials (API Key)
- Go to the Custom Search Engine page
- Create a new search engine and get your Search Engine ID
- Add these credentials to your
api-keys.json
file
Error Handling
The server provides detailed error messages for:
- Missing or invalid API credentials
- Failed search requests
- Invalid webpage URLs
- Network connectivity issues
Architecture
The server consists of two main components:
- TypeScript MCP Server: Handles MCP protocol communication and provides the tool interface
- Python Flask Server: Manages Google API interactions and webpage content analysis
License
MIT