Tool Integrations
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Google Search
Search the web using Google's Custom Search API
Google Search
Perform web searches using Google's Custom Search JSON API. Returns search results with titles, snippets, and URLs. Best for broad web searches with Google's ranking quality.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | google_search |
| Category | Tool — Search |
| Auth | API Key + Search Engine ID |
Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | Execute a web search query |
Configuration
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| API Key | Password | Google Cloud API key |
| Search Engine ID | Short input | Custom Search Engine ID (cx) |
| Query | Short input | Search query: {{starter.input}} |
| Max Results | Slider | Number of results (1–10) |
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
results | json | Array of search results |
content | string | Formatted search results |
Example: Research Agent
Workflow:
[Starter] → [Agent] → [Response]
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[Google Search] (connected as tool)Connect Google Search to an Agent as a tool. The Agent automatically searches when it needs web information to answer questions.
Tips
- Requires setup — create a Custom Search Engine at programmablesearchengine.google.com
- 10 results max per query — use multiple queries for broader research
- Agent tool mode is most powerful — let the AI decide when to search