SERVER

Google Custom Search MCP

Rank #25,043

io.github.A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search

MCP server for Google Custom Search: web and image search via a Programmable Search Engine.

2 versions

by A1-x-Tech (24 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 30, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 23, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Google Custom Search MCP

Google Custom Search MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by A1-x-Tech. It ranks #25,043 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. Google Custom Search MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 30, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 23, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Google Custom Search MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Google Custom Search MCP

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY · required
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID · optional
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE · optional
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Google Custom Search MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-google-custom-search -e "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY=<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>" -e "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID=<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>" -e "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE=<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>" -e "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS=<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES=<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>" -- npx -y mcp-google-custom-search

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-google-custom-search]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-google-custom-search"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-google-custom-search.env]
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY = "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>"
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID = "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>"
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE = "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>"
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>"
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES = "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_BASE>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_MAX_RETRIES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by A1-x-Tech

View all A1-x-Tech servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Google Custom Search MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 30, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 23, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 30, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
1.0.0	Sep 23, 2026
0.1.0	Aug 30, 2026

STANDING

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Google Custom Search MCP?: Google Custom Search MCP is maintained by A1-x-Tech, which publishes 24 MCP servers (91 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Google Custom Search MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Google Custom Search MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Google Custom Search MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Google Custom Search MCP, most recently published on Sep 23, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Google Custom Search MCP?: The source code for Google Custom Search MCP is hosted at github.com/A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search.

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