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google-search is an AI Agents & Automation tool that bypasses search engine anti-scraping mechanisms to execute Google searches. It can be used as a command-line tool or an MCP server for AI assistants like Claude.

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Pricing

Open Source · Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is google-search?

google-search is a Playwright-based Node.js tool designed to perform Google searches and extract results while bypassing common anti-scraping mechanisms. It offers a local alternative to paid SERP APIs, providing advanced techniques like intelligent browser fingerprint management, automatic browser state saving, and smart headless/headed mode switching to reduce detection risk. The tool can function as a command-line utility for direct searches or as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling AI assistants like Claude to access real-time search capabilities without needing additional API keys. It supports raw HTML retrieval, page screenshots, and outputs results in JSON format, making it highly customizable and extensible for developers.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to automate Google searches, integrate real-time search into AI assistants, and extract structured data from search results. Especially valuable for those seeking a free, open-source alternative to commercial SERP APIs with robust anti-bot detection bypass.

Common actions

automate web scraping

integrate search capabilities

extract search results

bypass anti-bot detection

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Capabilities

Key features

Bypass anti-scraping mechanisms
Local SERP API alternative
Raw HTML retrieval
MCP server integration
JSON format output
Browser state saving

Target Audience

developerdata scientiststartup founder

Integrations

claude

Pricing & Plans

Open Source · Free

Free

FAQs

What is the primary advantage of google-search over commercial SERP APIs?

google-search is completely free and open-source, eliminating API call fees. It executes searches locally, ensuring privacy as queries are not recorded by third parties, and offers full customizability, unlike proprietary commercial services.

How does google-search bypass anti-scraping mechanisms?

The tool employs advanced techniques such as intelligent browser fingerprint management, automatic saving and restoration of browser state, smart headless/headed mode switching, and randomization of device/locale settings to simulate real user behavior and reduce detection risk.

Can google-search be integrated with AI assistants?

Yes, google-search provides Model Context Protocol (MCP) server functionality, allowing AI assistants like Claude to directly use its Google search capabilities. This enables real-time search integration without requiring additional API keys.

What kind of output does google-search provide?

The tool returns search results in JSON format, including title, link, and snippet. It also offers the option to retrieve the raw HTML of search result pages (with CSS and JavaScript removed) for analysis and debugging, along with full-page screenshots.

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