Google Programmable Search Engine
The Google Programmable Search Engine (PSE) connector enables your applications to interact with Google's Custom Search API, allowing you to automate web search tasks, retrieve search results, and integrate them into your workflows. This guide will help you set up the Google PSE connector and start performing various operations.
Getting Started
Before using the Google PSE, you'll need to complete a few setup steps.
Prerequisites
- Google Account: You must have a Google account. Sign up at accounts.google.com if you haven't already.
- Programmable Search Engine: Set up a search engine in the Programmable Search Engine Console.
- API Key: Obtain an API key from the Google Cloud Console.
Supported Authentication Methods
The Google PSE connector supports the following authentication methods:
- API Key Authentication: Use your Google API key for simple and straightforward authentication.
Basic Operations
Here are some of the basic operations you can perform with the Google PSE connector:
Search Query
- Description: Executes a web search against your configured Programmable Search Engine.
- Input Fields:
Query
(text, required): The search phrase.
- Output: A structured list of search result items including title, link, snippet, and display link.
For more detailed information on the Google Custom Search API and its capabilities, visit the Google Custom Search API documentation.