Bring Search Api
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Serper to VS Code Copilot 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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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 VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Serper data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 3 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Serper in VS Code Copilot
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot 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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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