We designed search-console-mcp to work instantly with your favorite AI editor. No complex configuration required.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- A verified Google Search Console property
🚀 One-Line Setup
Run this command in your terminal. It will authenticate you with Google and generate the configuration you need.
npx search-console-mcp setup
The tool will open your browser for secure authentication and then display the exact code snippet to copy-paste into your config.
Client Configuration
If you prefer to set it up manually, here are the instructions for the most popular clients.
Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"search-console": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "search-console-mcp"]
}
}
}
That’s it! No environment variables needed if you ran the setup command.
Cursor
- Open Cursor Settings (Cmd + ,).
- Navigate to Features > MCP.
- Click + Add New MCP Server.
- Enter the following:
- Name:
Search Console
- Type:
command
- Command:
npx -y search-console-mcp
If you see an error about “command not found,” try using the full path to your node executable or npm prefix.
VS Code
You can configure the server specifically for your workspace using the standard MCP extension.
-
Option A: Config File
Create a file named
.vscode/mcp.json and add:
{
"servers": {
"search-console": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"search-console-mcp"
]
}
}
}
-
Option B: Command Palette
- Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P).
- Search for “MCP: Add Server”.
- Enter the command:
npx -y search-console-mcp.