Bring Search Api
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Serper to CrewAI and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Serper MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to Serper.dev — the fastest and most cost-effective way to get Google Search results programmatically.
What you can do
- Google Search — Get organic search results with titles, links, snippets, and positions. Supports geolocation and language parameters for localized results
- Google News — Search the latest news articles with headlines, sources, publication dates, and snippets
- Google Images — Find image results with URLs, titles, and source pages for visual research
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Serper API key (2,500 free searches/month)
- Your agent can now search Google in real-time
Why Serper?
- 2,500 free searches/month — the most generous free tier for Google SERP APIs
- Sub-100ms latency — fastest Google SERP API available
- Native LangChain/CrewAI integration — the default search tool for most AI frameworks
Built-in capabilities (3)
dev to query Google Images and return structured results including image URLs, titles, and source pages. Useful for visual research, content creation, and reference gathering. Search Google Images for visual content related to any query. Returns image URLs, titles, and sources
dev to query Google News and return the most recent news articles matching your query. Perfect for monitoring breaking news, industry trends, and competitor announcements. Search Google News for the latest articles on any topic. Returns headlines, sources, dates, and snippets
dev to perform a real-time Google Search and return structured organic results. Supports geolocation (gl) and language (hl) parameters for localized results. Returns up to 100 results per query. Search Google and get organic SERP results instantly. Returns titles, links, snippets, and positions for any query
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Serper becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Serper tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
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CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the
mcpsparameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime - —
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
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Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
Serper in CrewAI
Why run Serper with Vinkius?
The Serper connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Serper using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Serper and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Serper to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Serper for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and Serper is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How many free searches do I get?
Serper offers 2,500 free searches per month — no credit card required. This includes Google Search, News, and Images queries. Paid plans start at $50/month for 50,000 searches with additional volume discounts.
Can I get results for specific countries and languages?
Yes! Serper supports geolocation (gl parameter) and language (hl parameter) for all search types. For example, set gl='br' and hl='pt' for Brazilian Portuguese results, or gl='fr' and hl='fr' for French results. This works for Search, News, and Images endpoints.
What types of search results are available?
Serper provides three search types: organic web results (with titles, links, snippets, and knowledge panels), Google News (with headlines, sources, dates), and Google Images (with image URLs and source pages). All results include structured metadata for easy parsing.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.
Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.
What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.
Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.
MCP tools not discovered
Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.
Agent not using tools
Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".
Timeout errors
CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.
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