Use SerpApi from Claude
Add the SerpApi connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorSerpApi
SerpApi integration for Claude and Codex
Create a SerpApi connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryAnalytics & Data
Use SerpApi from Codex
Add the SerpApi connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
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Analytics & Data
What the SerpApi connector can do
SerpApi provides a real-time API for structured search engine results, allowing developers to scrape, parse, and analyze SERP data for SEO and research
One connection, many Spaces
Connect SerpApi once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Search Baidu with Query
Search Baidu (Chinese search engine) and retrieve search results. Requires a search query string in the 'q' parameter. Returns organic search results, answer boxes, and pagination info in JSON format.
- Bing Maps Search
Tool to scrape Bing Maps results using SerpApi. Use when you need to find local businesses, places, or get detailed location information including addresses, phone numbers, ratings, reviews, and more. Supports searching by query or specific place ID.
- DuckDuckGo Light Search
Tool to access the world's fastest DuckDuckGo Search API via SerpApi. Scrapes DuckDuckGo search results in JSON format with critical data for faster response times, without extra-rich results. Use when you need quick DuckDuckGo search results with essential information. Supports location-based searches, date filtering, and pagination (15 results per page).
- DuckDuckGo Maps search
Scrapes DuckDuckGo Maps results via SerpApi. Use when searching for location-based information like businesses, restaurants, or services in a specific geographic area. Returns structured data including ratings, reviews, addresses, operating hours, and contact information.
Connection
API and auth details
SerpApi exposes search-result APIs under serpapi.com, with API-key authentication commonly passed as the api_key parameter.
- Source
- Official docs verified 2026-06-03
- Auth schemes
- API key
- Base URL
- https://serpapi.com
- API docs
- https://serpapi.com/search-api
- Official site
- https://serpapi.com
Official endpoint references
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting SerpApi
Can Claude use SerpApi?
Yes. Add a SerpApi connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with SerpApi through Type?
Yes. Add a SerpApi connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a SerpApi MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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