Google Research MCP Server

A standalone Windows MCP server that gives Claude Google search and web research capabilities, powered by [SerpAPI](https://serpapi.com). It ships as

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What is the Google Research MCP Server?

A standalone Windows MCP server that gives Claude Google search and web research capabilities, powered by SerpAPI. It ships as a single

Configuration and credentials

  • A SerpAPI account and API key (free tier: 100 searches/month) - Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - No other runtime required ---

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
google_searchSearch Google and get quality-scored results with authority ratings
extract_webpage_contentExtract clean readable content from any URL
extract_multiple_webpagesExtract up to 5 URLs concurrently
research_topicMulti-source research that returns a structured synthesis prompt
initInstall the skills and agent into ~/.claude/skills and ~/.claude/agents
uninstallRemove the installed skills and agent
statusShow install status
diagnoseSelf-test: makes one live SerpAPI request and reports timing

Configuration

  • A SerpAPI account and API key (free tier: 100 searches/month) - Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - No other runtime required ---
VariableDescriptionRequired
SERPAPI_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Google Research MCP to google search.”
  • “Use Google Research MCP to extract webpage content.”
  • “Use Google Research MCP to extract multiple webpages.”

Frequently asked questions

A standalone Windows MCP server that gives Claude Google search and web research capabilities, powered by [SerpAPI](https://serpapi.com). It ships as a single Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.