VS Code
Visual Studio Code supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing AI-powered extensions to connect with external tools and services. By configuring the SERPHouse MCP Server, compatible AI assistants in VS Code can access live search engine data directly from SERPHouse.
Once configured, your AI assistant can perform Google searches, retrieve SERP data, analyze search results, and use SERPHouse tools without manually calling the SERPHouse API.
Prerequisites
Before configuring SERPHouse MCP Server, ensure you have:
Visual Studio Code installed
An AI extension with MCP support
An active SERPHouse account
A valid SERPHouse API key
Configure the SERPHouse MCP Server
One-command install
Fastest path — drop this in your terminal:
code --add-mcp '{"name":"serphouse","url":"https://mcp.serphouse.com/YOUR_SERPHouse_API_KEY/mcp","type":"http"}'Replace YOUR_SERPHouse_API_KEY with your actual SERPHouse API key.
Manual setup
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and search for:
Add the following server configuration:
Replace YOUR_SERPHouse_API_KEY with your actual SERPHouse API key.
Save the configuration.
Reload the VS Code window or start a new AI chat session.
Verify Configuration
Open a new session and ask:
If configured correctly, your AI assistant automatically calls the SERPHouse MCP server.
Using SERPHouse
Once configured, your AI assistant automatically invokes SERPHouse whenever a request requires search engine data.
Example prompts:
No additional commands are required during normal usage.
Troubleshooting
SERPHouse server doesn't appear — Verify that your MCP configuration contains valid JSON. Invalid configuration files may prevent MCP servers from loading.
Unable to connect to the MCP server — Confirm your MCP endpoint is in the format https://mcp.serphouse.com/YOUR_SERPHouse_API_KEY/mcp and that your internet connection or firewall is not blocking outbound HTTPS requests.
401 Unauthorized or Authentication failed — Verify that your SERPHouse API key is valid and active. Ensure you've replaced YOUR_SERPHouse_API_KEY in the endpoint URL with your actual API key. Make sure there are no extra spaces or missing characters in the API key.
AI assistant doesn't use SERPHouse — Reload the VS Code window or start a new AI chat session after updating the configuration.
Search requests return no results — Verify that your SERPHouse account has available API credits and that the requested search feature is enabled for your account.
Still having issues? — Remove the SERPHouse configuration, add it again, reload Visual Studio Code, and verify your configuration against the latest documentation.
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