Typical Configuration Barriers
Newbies often fail to start the tool due to issues such as incompatible Node.js versions and missing browser drivers.
step-by-step solution
- Environmental pre-screening::
- fulfillment
node -vConfirmed version ≥ v18 - (of a computer) run
git --versionChecking the Git installation
- fulfillment
- Dependent Installation::
- utilization
npx playwright install chromiumEnsure browser component integrity - If npm is slow to install, switch to
yarn installaccelerations
- utilization
- Simplified startup::
- Add the startup script to package.json:
"start": "g-search-mcp" - Subsequent implementation is only required
npm start -- --keywords "查询词"
- Add the startup script to package.json:
Options
If it still fails:
- Using Docker images (community support required)
- Running online via GitHub Codespaces
This answer comes from the articleG-Search-MCP: MCP Server for Free Google SearchThe
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