Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
searchlink-liteclaude mcp add searchlink-lite -e 'GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS=<GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS>' -- npx -y searchlink-lite@0.2.2
{
"mcpServers": {
"searchlink-lite": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"searchlink-lite@0.2.2"
],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "<GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALSPath to a Google service account key file that can read your Search Console, or your gcloud credentials. Not needed for page_check and algorithm_updates.
https://github.com/GlobalMatchHub/searchlink-lite/releases/download/v0.2.0/searchlink-lite-0.2.0.mcpbEnvironment variables
GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALSPath to a Google service account key file that can read your Search Console, or your gcloud credentials. Not needed for page_check and algorithm_updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is SearchLink Lite?
Google Search Console in your AI. Local, read-only, free and open source.
How do I install SearchLink Lite?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add searchlink-lite -e 'GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS=<GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS>' -- npx -y searchlink-lite@0.2.2. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does SearchLink Lite need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Who maintains SearchLink Lite?
It is published by com.namubase.searchlink. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.