Google Custom Search

Create a Google Cloud Project

• Go to the Google Cloud Console.
• Create a new project or select an existing project.
• Enable billing for your project if you haven't already.

Enable the Custom Search API

• Navigate to the API Library.
• Search for "Custom Search API".
• Click "Enable" to enable the API for your project.

Obtain Your Google API Key

• Go to Credentials.

• Click "Create Credentials" and select "API Key".

• Copy the generated API key.

• (Optional but recommended) Restrict the API key to the Custom Search API for better security.

Create a Custom Search Engine (CSE)

• Go to the Programmable Search Engine.
• Enter the sites you want to search (enter www.google.com if you want general web search).
• Click "Create".
• On the next page, click "Customize".
• In the settings, enable "Search the entire web".
• Copy your Search Engine ID (listed as cx).

Add Values to FastMCP Connection Interface

• In the FastMCP interface, click the "Install Now" button for this integration.
• Fill in the fields as follows:
  • GOOGLE_API_KEY — paste the API key from Step 3.
  • GOOGLE_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID — paste the Search Engine ID from Step 4.
• Confirm and save your settings.