Google MCP Server

MCP server for Google Search with API key rotation

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Google MCP Server?

MCP server for Google Search with API key rotation

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Google Search functionality with automatic API key rotation and intelligent quota management.

  • Official Google Custom Search API integration
  • Automatic API key rotation for increased daily limits
  • Persistent quota tracking — across sessions and directories
  • Multi-language and geolocation support
  • Advanced search filters (date, file type, site-specific)
  • SafeSearch content filtering

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js 18+ - TypeScript - Google Cloud account

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Google MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-search-1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@kyaniiii/google-search-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - TypeScript - Google Cloud account

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Google to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Google to Scripts.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Google Search with API key rotation Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.