SerpApi Universal Search Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Get real-time search results from Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
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Why people use SerpApi Universal Search
SerpApi Web Search for Real-Time Data Extraction
With SerpApi, your agent does the heavy lifting. It queries Google Shopping, grabs the prices, and puts them in a table for you. You get a clean list of data in seconds instead of spending an hour on manual tabs.
What Vinkius changes
Your agent gets instant, bypass-protected access to the live web.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitor Price Tracking
A retail manager asks their agent to find the current price of a 'mesh chair' on Google Shopping to see how they compare to rivals.
- Real-world use case 02
Trend Research
A social media manager asks the agent to search DuckDuckGo for the latest sentiment on a new tech release to plan their content calendar.
- Real-world use case 03
Localized Fact Checking
A travel blogger asks the agent to perform a localized Google search in Japan to find the best sushi spots in Tokyo.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete SerpApi Universal Search capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with SerpApi Universal Search.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through SerpApi Universal Search.
- 01 Capability
Bing search
Run a search query on Bing. This helps your agent get results from Microsoft's search index.
- 02 Capability
Duckduckgo search
Execute a search on DuckDuckGo. This is great for privacy-focused queries or finding specific non-indexed content.
- 03 Capability
Get account info
Fetch your current SerpApi account details. Use this to check your remaining search credits and plan your usage.
- 04 Capability
Google images
Search for images on Google. It returns both thumbnails and full-size links for your agent to process.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through SerpApi Universal Search.
- 05 Capability
Google news
Find recent news stories on Google. It's the fastest way to get current headlines on a specific topic.
- 06 Capability
Google videos
Find video content on Google. Use this when your agent needs to find tutorials or video clips.
- 07 Capability
List locations
Get a list of supported locations for search engines. This helps you figure out which regions you can target with your queries.
- 08 Capability
Yahoo search
Run a search query on Yahoo. This provides another source of diverse search results for your agent.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through SerpApi Universal Search.
- 09 Capability
Yandex search
Perform a search on Yandex. This is the best way to get results from the Russian search engine.
- 10 Capability
Baidu search
Perform a search on the Baidu search engine. It's useful for finding information specifically on Chinese web results.
- 11 Capability
Google search
Perform a standard Google search. You can use it to get localized results by specifying language or location.
- 12 Capability
Google shopping
Search for products on Google Shopping. This lets your agent see real-time prices and store listings.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask SerpApi Universal Search to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use SerpApi Universal Search from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it SerpApi Universal Search, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable SerpApi Universal Search for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the SerpApi Universal Search URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable SerpApi Universal Search in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"serpapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using SerpApi Universal Search
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SerpApi Universal Search, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"serpapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using SerpApi Universal Search
Ask Copilot: "Using SerpApi Universal Search, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"serpapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using SerpApi Universal Search
Open Cascade and ask: "Using SerpApi Universal Search, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"serpapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using SerpApi Universal Search
Ask Cline: "Using SerpApi Universal Search, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add serpapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gV52CWs5GvIzGirZSNPjxOgBuV6WJXvr3PhQV5sC/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using SerpApi Universal Search
Ask Claude: "Using SerpApi Universal Search, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work SerpApi Universal Search can move forward.
This is for researchers, content creators, and e-commerce managers who need live data without building their own scrapers.
Market Researcher
They use this to track competitor pricing and news trends across different countries without manual copy-pasting.
Content Creator
They use it to find trending topics and high-quality images to keep their content fresh and relevant.
Data Analyst
They use it to pull structured data from search results to build reports on market sentiment.
E-commerce Owner
They use it to monitor product availability and prices across multiple regions in real-time.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep SerpApi Universal Search connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about SerpApi Universal Search.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can SerpApi help my AI agent find real-time news?
Yes, it can. Your agent can pull the latest headlines from Google News instantly, allowing it to stay updated on breaking events without needing a manual refresh.
How does SerpApi handle bot detection or CAPTCHAs?
It handles those for you. The Connector manages the technical details of proxy rotation and headers, so your agent can perform searches smoothly without getting blocked.
Can I use SerpApi to find products and prices?
Absolutely. You can have your agent search Google Shopping to retrieve structured pricing and availability for specific items across various retailers.
Does SerpApi support searching in different countries?
It does. You can specify different locations and languages, which lets your agent find localized results for markets outside of your own region.
Can my agent find images using SerpApi?
Yes, it can. Your agent can search for images on Google to find specific thumbnails and full-size links for your projects.
Is SerpApi good for finding info on Chinese websites?
Yes, it includes a capability for Baidu search, which is the primary search engine in China, making it great for reaching that specific market.
How do I know if I'm running out of search credits?
You can ask your agent to check your account info. It will pull your current usage and remaining quota so you can manage your budget easily.
Does this capability bypass Google Captchas normally encountered when scraping?
Yes, completely. SerpApi manages all the proxy rotation securely on its backend, solving the strict bot captchas for you, thereby returning perfectly structured JSON straight to this agent.
Can I search beyond standard Google web results?
Certainly! This Connector module allows access to Google Images, Google News, Google Videos, Google Shopping, Bing, Yandex, Yahoo, Baidu and DuckDuckGo.
How do I ensure search results reflect local or international variations?
You can use the 'list_locations' capability first to identify valid geo-specific markers and then apply them during the standard searches to narrow down local results accurately.
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