Google Custom Search MCP

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-23Source linked

MCP server for Google Custom Search: web and image search via a Programmable Search Engine.

No outside reports on file

Google Custom Search MCP is distributed via npm (mcp-google-custom-search); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (mcp-google-custom-search)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-google-custom-search

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About Google Custom Search MCP

Google Custom Search MCP is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Cloud & infrastructure: MCP server for Google Custom Search: web and image search via a Programmable Search Engine.

It is published on npm as mcp-google-custom-search and hosted on GitHub at A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search (16 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-04). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y mcp-google-custom-search

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-custom-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-google-custom-search"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

12/100

Weekly npm downloads: 16
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-google-custom-search). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Google Custom Search MCP?

Run npx -y mcp-google-custom-search in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search.

Are there security reports about Google Custom Search MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Google Custom Search MCP currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Google Custom Search MCP actively maintained?

Google Custom Search MCP has 16 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-04. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Google Custom Search MCP?

You can compare Google Custom Search MCP side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Google Custom Search MCP? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Google Custom Search MCP

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Google Custom Search MCP
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/a1-x-tech-mcp-google-custom-search
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-google-custom-search)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-google-custom-search`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: A1-x-Tech
Source code: github.com/A1-x-Tech/mcp-google-custom-search
Install command: npm install mcp-google-custom-search
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 16 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-23

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