Serpapi Universal MCP Server

What is Serpapi Universal MCP Server about?

Offers a unified interface for accessing Serpapi's suite of tools, ensuring compatibility with any MCP‑compliant client. Built with the Universal MCP framework, it abstracts underlying service calls into a consistent protocol.

How to use Serpapi Universal MCP Server?

1. Prerequisites: Install Python 3.11+, then install uv (pip install uv).
2. Sync dependencies: uv sync creates a virtual environment with all required packages.
3. Activate the environment:
   • Linux/macOS: source .venv/bin/activate
   • Windows PowerShell: .venv\Scripts\Activate
4. Run the MCP inspector: mcp dev src/universal_mcp_serpapi/server.py – note the address/port displayed.
5. Install the application: mcp install src/universal_mcp_serpapi/server.py.
6. Optionally, start using Serpapi directly from the web UI at agentr.dev (apps → enable Serpapi).

Key features of Serpapi Universal MCP Server

• Standardized MCP interface: Guarantees seamless integration with other MCP‑compliant services.
• Comprehensive toolset: All Serpapi tools are exposed; see src/universal_mcp_serpapi/README.md for the list.
• Local development workflow: Simple commands (uv sync, mcp dev, mcp install) streamline setup.
• Python 3.11+ compatibility: Leverages modern Python features for performance and reliability.

Use cases of Serpapi Universal MCP Server

• Building AI agents that need reliable web search capabilities.
• Integrating Serpapi data retrieval into custom workflows or pipelines.
• Rapid prototyping of applications that require structured access to search results.
• Deploying a self‑hosted search backend for internal tools while maintaining MCP compatibility.

FAQ from the Serpapi Universal MCP Server

Q: Do I need an API key? A: Yes, Serpapi requires an API key, which should be set in the .env file for local development.

Q: Can I run this on a production server? A: Absolutely. Use the same mcp dev/mcp install commands within your deployment environment and configure environment variables accordingly.

Q: Is there support for other languages besides Python? A: The core server is Python, but because it follows the MCP spec, any MCP‑compatible client (Node.js, Go, etc.) can interact with it.

Q: Where can I find the list of available tools? A: In src/universal_mcp_serpapi/README.md within the repository.

Serpapi Universal MCP Server

This repository contains an implementation of an Serpapi Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It provides a standardized interface for interacting with Serpapi's tools and services through a unified API.

The server is built using the Universal MCP framework.

This implementation follows the MCP specification, ensuring compatibility with other MCP-compliant services and tools.

Usage

You can start using Serpapi directly from agentr.dev. Visit agentr.dev/apps and enable Serpapi.

If you have not used universal mcp before follow the setup instructions at agentr.dev/quickstart

Available Tools

The full list of available tools is at Tools

Local Development

📋 Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following before you begin:

• Python 3.11+ (recommended)
• uv (install globally with pip install uv)

🛠️ Setup Instructions

Follow the steps below to set up your development environment:

1. Sync Project Dependencies

   uv sync
   

   This installs all dependencies from pyproject.toml into a local virtual environment (.venv).

2. Activate the Virtual Environment

   For Linux/macOS:

   source .venv/bin/activate
   

   For Windows (PowerShell):

   .venv\Scripts\Activate
   

3. Start the MCP Inspector

   mcp dev src/universal_mcp_serpapi/server.py
   

   This will start the MCP inspector. Make note of the address and port shown in the console output.

4. Install the Application

   mcp install src/universal_mcp_serpapi/server.py
   

📁 Project Structure

.
├── src/
│   └── universal_mcp_serpapi/
│       ├── __init__.py       # Package initializer
│       ├── server.py            # Server entry point
│       ├── app.py            # Application tools
│       └── README.md         # List of application tools
├── tests/                    # Test suite
├── .env                      # Environment variables for local development
├── pyproject.toml            # Project configuration
└── README.md                 # This file

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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