> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://searchconsolemcp.saurabh.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Get up and running with Google and Bing in less than 2 minutes.

We designed `search-console-mcp` to work instantly with your favorite AI editor. No complex configuration required.

## Prerequisites

1. **Node.js 18 or higher**
2. **A verified Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, or Google Analytics 4 property**

## 🚀 One-Line Setup

Run this command in your terminal. The wizard will walk you through connecting your Google and/or Bing accounts.

```bash theme={null}
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.

Want to add more accounts later? Just run `setup` again — it supports multiple Google and Bing accounts.

***

## 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`:

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "search-console": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "search-console-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "BING_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
        "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "/path/to/your/service-account.json",
        "PAGESPEED_API_KEY": "your-pagespeed-key (optional)"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

*That's it! Environment variables are optional and only needed if you are using a Bing API Key, a Google Service Account, or a PageSpeed API Key.*

### Cursor

1. Open **Cursor Settings** (Cmd + ,).
2. Navigate to **Features** > **MCP**.
3. Click **+ Add New MCP Server**.
4. Enter the following:
   * **Name:** `Search Console`
   * **Type:** `command`
   * **Command:** `npx -y search-console-mcp`
5. **Environment Variables (Optional):** Click **Edit** on your new server to add variables if needed:
   * `BING_API_KEY`: For Bing integration.
   * `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS`: For Google Service Account auth.
   * `PAGESPEED_API_KEY`: For higher PageSpeed quotas (optional).

<Tip>
  If you see an error about "command not found," try using the full path to your node executable or `npm` prefix.
</Tip>

### VS Code

You can configure the server specifically for your workspace using the standard MCP extension.

1. **Option A: Config File**
   Create a file named `.vscode/mcp.json` and add:

   ```json theme={null}
   {
       "servers": {
           "search-console": {
               "command": "npx",
               "args": [
                   "-y",
                   "search-console-mcp"
               ],
               "env": {
                   "BING_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
                   "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "/path/to/your/service-account.json",
                   "PAGESPEED_API_KEY": "your-pagespeed-key (optional)"
               }
           }
       }
   }
   ```

2. **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`.

***

## Verify Your Setup

After installation, confirm your accounts are connected:

```bash theme={null}
npx search-console-mcp accounts list
```

This will show all connected Google and Bing accounts and which sites they can access.

***

## What's Next?

* [Authentication](/getting-started/authentication) — Detailed auth options (OAuth, Service Account, API Key for Google, Bing, and GA4)
* [Managing Accounts](/getting-started/accounts) — List, remove, and restrict accounts across all platforms
* [Multi-Account Support](/getting-started/multi-account) — Connect multiple accounts across all platforms
* [First Queries](/getting-started/first-queries) — Start asking your AI agent questions