How do I install the mcp mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP Server — pipeworx-io/mcp-serpapi

SerpApi MCP — wraps SerpApi (serpapi.com) search engines

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What is the MCP Server?

SerpApi MCP — wraps SerpApi (serpapi.com) search engines

What the server does

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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.

Tool	What it does
serpapi_google_scholar	Search Google Scholar for academic papers on <topic> — returns title, link, snippet, publication info, and citation count via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_scholar({ q: "graph neural networks", as_ylo: 2020, num: 10,
serpapi_google_maps	Find local businesses on Google Maps for <query> — returns name, address, rating, reviews, phone, website, and GPS coordinates via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_maps({ q: "coffee shops", ll: "@40.7,-74.0,14z", _apiKey
serpapi_google_trends	Get Google Trends interest-over-time for <terms> — returns the requested trends block (interest over time, by region, or related queries) via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_trends({ q: "bitcoin,ethereum", date: "today
serpapi_google_jobs	Search Google Jobs for <query> — returns title, company, location, source, posted date, schedule, description, and apply link via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_jobs({ q: "data engineer", location: "Austin, TX", _apiKe
serpapi_google_news	Search Google News for <query> — returns headline, source, link, date, and snippet via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_news({ q: "openai", gl: "us", hl: "en", _apiKey: "your-serpapi-key" })
serpapi_google_shopping	Search Google Shopping for <query> — returns product title, price, source, rating, reviews, product ID, and link via SerpApi. Example: serpapi_google_shopping({ q: "wireless earbuds", gl: "us", hl: "en", _apiKey: "your-s

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "serpapi": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/serpapi/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP to serpapi google scholar.”
“Use MCP to serpapi google maps.”
“Use MCP to serpapi google trends.”

Frequently asked questions

SerpApi MCP — wraps SerpApi (serpapi.com) search engines Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.