Searchapi FAQs

Question 1

How do I install and use Searchapi?

Accepted Answer

You can install Searchapi using npm: `npm install -g searchapi-mcp`. Before using it, set your `SEARCHAPI_API_KEY` environment variable. Check the README for detailed usage instructions with command line and Claude Desktop.

Question 2

Do I need a searchapi.io API key to use Searchapi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need a valid API key from searchapi.io to authenticate your requests. Make sure to set the `SEARCHAPI_API_KEY` environment variable before using the tool.

Question 3

What is Searchapi?

Accepted Answer

Searchapi is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude to access and utilize the searchapi.io API for various search functionalities.

Question 4

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) used for?

Accepted Answer

The MCP allows AI assistants to interact with external tools and APIs like searchapi.io. Searchapi-mcp acts as a bridge, enabling the assistant to send search queries and receive results through the API.

Question 5

What kind of searches can Searchapi perform?

Accepted Answer

Searchapi enables AI assistants to search Google Maps for locations and services, find flight information through Google Flights, search for hotels using Google Hotels, and access Google search and video results.

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