SearchAPI MCP Server

A production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing comprehensive search capabilities through SearchAPI.io. Enable AI assistants to

Local serverstdioPython

What is the SearchAPI MCP Server?

A production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing comprehensive search capabilities through SearchAPI.io. Enable AI assistants to search Google

Credentials and setup notes

  • Python 3.10 or higher - SearchAPI.io API key (Get one here)

Recorded tools

  • health_check — The health_check tool exposed by this server.
  • get_current_time — Get current time and travel date suggestions. Essential for flight and hotel bookings.
  • search_google — Search Google for web results, knowledge graphs, and answer boxes.
  • search_google_videos — The search_google_videos tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_ai_mode — The search_google_ai_mode tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_maps — The search_google_maps tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_maps_place — The search_google_maps_place tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_maps_reviews — The search_google_maps_reviews tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_events — The search_google_events tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_flights — The search_google_flights tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_flights_calendar — The search_google_flights_calendar tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_flights_location_search — The search_google_flights_location_search tool exposed by this server.
  • search_google_travel_explore — The search_google_travel_explore tool exposed by this server.

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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
health_check
get_current_time

How to install the SearchAPI MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searchapi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/absolute/path/to/searchAPI-mcp",
        "python",
        "mcp_server_refactored.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCHAPI_API_KEY": "YOUR_SEARCHAPI_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Python 3.10 or higher - SearchAPI.io API key (Get one here)
VariableDescriptionRequired
SEARCHAPI_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use SearchAPI MCP to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use SearchAPI MCP to health check.”
  • “Use SearchAPI MCP to get current time.”

Frequently asked questions

A production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing comprehensive search capabilities through SearchAPI.io. Enable AI assistants to search Google Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.