Google Search FAQs

Question 1

What is Smithery?

Accepted Answer

Smithery is a platform that simplifies the installation and management of MCP servers like the Google Search MCP Server, especially for use with Claude Desktop.

Question 2

What is the Google Search MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to easily integrate Google Custom Search functionality into your applications and AI workflows.

Question 3

What do I need to configure to use the Google Search MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need a Google API key and a Custom Search Engine ID, which can be obtained through the Google Cloud Console and Custom Search Engine interface, respectively. Store these in a `.env` file.

Question 4

How do I install the Google Search MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it automatically via Smithery or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and configuring your Google API key and Custom Search Engine ID.

Question 5

How do I start the Google Search MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can start it using the `mcp run` command or by adding it to the Claude Desktop app's configuration file.

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