MCP Google Custom Search Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides web search capabilities through Google's Custom Search API. This server enables Language Learning Models (LLMs) to perform web searches using a standardized interface.
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What is MCP Google Custom Search Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Google's Custom Search API to provide web search functionality to Language Learning Models (LLMs). It allows LLMs to perform web searches using a standardized MCP interface.
How to use MCP Google Custom Search Server?
To use this server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables with your Google API key and Custom Search Engine ID, build the server, and then start it. You can then integrate it with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop by adding the appropriate configuration to the client's config file.
Key features of MCP Google Custom Search Server
Seamless integration with Google Custom Search API
Model Context Protocol (MCP) compliant server implementation
Type-safe implementation using TypeScript
Environment variable configuration
Input validation using Zod
Configurable search results (up to 10 per query)
Use cases of MCP Google Custom Search Server
Enabling LLMs to perform real-time web searches
Providing LLMs with up-to-date information for improved responses
Integrating web search capabilities into LLM-powered applications
Augmenting LLM knowledge with external information sources
FAQ from MCP Google Custom Search Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized interface for connecting LLMs with external tools and services.
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
You need a Google Cloud Project with Custom Search API enabled, a Custom Search Engine ID, and Node.js (v18 or higher) with npm.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You need to set the GOOGLE_API_KEY and GOOGLE_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID environment variables.
How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?
How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?
Add the provided configuration snippet to your Claude Desktop config file, typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.
How many search results can I retrieve per query?
How many search results can I retrieve per query?
You can configure the number of results to return, up to a maximum of 10.