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Google Custom Search MCP server

A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search

Google Custom Search JSON API: web and image search through a Programmable Search Engine.

0 GitHub stars149 npm downloads / month
Source code

Install Google Custom Search in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add google-custom-search -e GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-google-custom-search
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Google Custom Search MCP server do?

Google Custom Search JSON API: web and image search through a Programmable Search Engine.

Is the Google Custom Search MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Google Custom Search run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Google Custom Search to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add google-custom-search -e GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-google-custom-search

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