Google Search (via Apify)
Google web search for AI agents: title, link and snippet in Custom Search JSON API format.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
Streamable HTTPhttps://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/google-custom-search-api
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"google-search-6": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/google-custom-search-api"
}
}
}
About this server
Google Search (via Apify) is listed in the Search category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Google Search (via Apify) MCP server?
Google Search (via Apify) is an MCP server by retracn. Google web search for AI agents: title, link and snippet in Custom Search JSON API format.
How do I install Google Search (via Apify)?
Install it with: https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/google-custom-search-api. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Google Search (via Apify) free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/retracn/google-custom-search-api-alternative. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Google Search (via Apify)?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.