Gsearch
Let your agent run grounded Google Search with inline citations while you research markets, APIs, and competitors.
Overview
gsearch is a MCP server for the Idea phase that runs Google Search with inline citations for MCP agents via npm stdio.
What is this MCP server?
- Google Search from MCP with inline citations in agent replies
- npm package @daanielcruz/gsearch-mcp v1.1.0, stdio transport
- Gemini API key mode via GEMINI_API_KEY or GSEARCH_API_KEY (bypasses OAuth)
- Optional GSEARCH_PROJECT for Google Cloud OAuth project override
- Works with any MCP-compatible AI tool
- Version 1.1.0 on npm identifier @daanielcruz/gsearch-mcp
- Stdio transport; 3 optional/search-related environment variables documented
- Repository: github.com/daanielcruz/gsearch-mcp
Community signal: 4 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Coding agents hallucinate or freeze in time unless you manually paste search results and links into every research thread.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who want fast, cited web lookup inside Claude Code or Cursor without building a custom search scraper.
Skip if: Heavy SERP SEO workflows, paywalled corpus research, or teams that forbid outbound search from developer machines.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent returns search-backed answers with citations you can trace while scoping ideas, validating assumptions, or drafting launch copy.
- Citation-backed search snippets inside agent conversations
- Faster market and documentation research without leaving the IDE
- Reusable sourced bullets for validate and launch writing
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Journey fit
Web search with citations is the first step in the solo-builder journey—idea research—before you commit to validate or build. Competitor checks, API docs, and trend validation need fresh web results; research subphase is the canonical home for search MCPs.
How it compares
Cited Google Search MCP tool, not a browser automation skill or analytics dashboard.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is gsearch for?
Indie developers and vibe-coders who need up-to-date Google results with citations inside any MCP-compatible agent.
When should I use gsearch?
Use it during idea research, competitor checks, API discovery, and anytime the agent must cite live web pages instead of training data.
How do I add gsearch to my agent?
Add stdio server @daanielcruz/gsearch-mcp to MCP config, set GEMINI_API_KEY or GSEARCH_API_KEY (or OAuth with GSEARCH_PROJECT), then restart your client.