Serper MCP Server
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The Serper MCP Server provides Google Search via Serper, enabling LLMs to access search result information. It integrates with Model Context Protocol clients like Claude to provide search functionality.
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What is Serper MCP Server?
The Serper MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that acts as a bridge between Large Language Models (LLMs) and the Serper.dev Google Search API. It allows LLMs to retrieve real-time information from Google Search.
How to use Serper MCP Server?
The server can be used with MCP clients by configuring the client to use the serper server. This involves specifying the command to run the server (using uv or python3) and providing the Serper API key as an environment variable. Detailed instructions are provided for using uv, pip for project-specific usage, and pip for global usage.
Key features of Serper MCP Server
Provides Google Search functionality to LLMs
Supports various search parameters (query, country, location, language, time period, number of results, page number)
Integrates with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Easy to install and configure using
uvorpipIncludes debugging instructions using the MCP inspector
Use cases of Serper MCP Server
Enabling LLMs to answer questions based on real-time information
Allowing LLMs to perform research and gather data from the web
Integrating search functionality into conversational AI applications
Providing context to LLMs for generating more accurate and relevant responses
FAQ from Serper MCP Server
What is a Serper API key and where do I get one?
What is a Serper API key and where do I get one?
The Serper API key is required to access the Serper.dev Google Search API. You can obtain one by signing up for an account at Serper.dev.
What is MCP and how does this server relate to it?
What is MCP and how does this server relate to it?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. This server is designed to be used as part of an MCP ecosystem, allowing LLMs to access external tools and information sources.
What are the available search parameters?
What are the available search parameters?
The available search parameters include q (query), gl (country), location, hl (language), tbs (time period), num (number of results), and page (page number).
How do I debug the server?
How do I debug the server?
You can use the MCP inspector to debug the server. Instructions are provided in the README for both uvx installations and local development setups.
What license is this server released under?
What license is this server released under?
The serper-mcp-server is licensed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution subject to the license terms.