Google Search MCP Server

MCP Server built for use with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cline - enable google search and ability to follow links and research websites

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What is the Google Search MCP Server?

MCP Server built for use with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cline - enable google search and ability to follow links and research websites

What you get

A standalone Windows MCP server that gives Claude Google search and web research capabilities, powered by SerpAPI. It ships as a single self-contained .exe — no Node.js, no npm install, no external runtime.

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

Frequently asked questions

Windows 10/11 (64‑bit), a SerpAPI account and API key (free tier: 100 searches/month). No other runtime needed.