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Google Custom Search MCP Server

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Google Programmable Search Engine (Custom Search JSON API) lets you run web and image searches via API using an API key and a search engine (cx) identifier.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Google Custom Search — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Google Custom Search

Google Programmable Search Engine (Custom Search JSON API) runs web and image searches.

Data Model

  • Programmable queries — keyword search with pagination (num), safety levels, and fine-grained refinements.
  • Site-restricted indexes — alternate entry point when the engine is limited to an allowlist of domains.
  • Engine metadata — configuration snapshot for the search engine backing each cx.

Gotchas

  • Results depend on which programmable search engine backs the query—site restrictions and refinements follow that engine’s configuration.

Tools in this Server (3)

Google Custom Search Get Engine Info

Fetch basic metadata about the configured Programmable Search Engine (cx) by running a minimal search and returning the context (title, refinements/fa...

Google Custom Search Search Custom

Search the web (or images) using Google Custom Search JSON API (Programmable Search Engine). Requires credentials: api_key + engine_id (cx). Returns r...

Google Custom Search Siterestrict

Search using Google Custom Search JSON API but restrict results to specific sites/domains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Google Custom Search MCP server?

Google Programmable Search Engine (Custom Search JSON API) lets you run web and image searches via API using an API key and a search engine (cx) identifier. It provides 3 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Google Custom Search to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/google-custom-search. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Google Custom Search provide?

Google Custom Search provides 3 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Google Custom Search require?

Google Custom Search uses API Key. Google Custom Search requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Google Custom Search to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/google-custom-search

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

Pick your tool tab for exact steps

Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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Google Custom Search MCP Server & Skill — 3 Tools