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Google Serper API

This component searches Google using the Serper.dev API. It’s a powerful tool for getting up-to-date information from the web as part of your automated tasks.

Relationship with Google Search & Serper.dev

This component uses the Serper.dev API to access Google’s search results. Serper.dev acts as a middleman, making it easier to programmatically get search results without directly interacting with Google’s complex search engine interface.

Inputs

  • Input: This is where you type your Google search query (what you want to search for). For example: “best Italian restaurants near me”.
  • Number of results: This tells the component how many search results to return. The default is 4, but you can change this to get more or fewer results. This must be a number.
  • Credential: This is a special code that allows Nappai to access the Serper.dev API. You’ll need to obtain this from your Serper.dev account. This is required to use the component.

Outputs

The component produces a list of Google search results. Each result includes a short summary (snippet) of the webpage. This information can then be used by other components in your Nappai workflow, such as those that analyze text or send emails.

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to find the latest news about a specific company. You would:

  1. Enter the company name (e.g., “Acme Corporation”) in the Input field.
  2. Set the Number of results to, say, 5.
  3. Make sure you have entered your Credential.
  4. Run the component.

The output will be a list of five news articles (or other relevant web pages) about Acme Corporation, each with a short summary. You can then use another Nappai component to extract key information from these summaries.

Templates

This component is used in the following Nappai templates: Complex Agent

Many components can work with the output of the Google Serper API. Here are a few examples:

  • OpenAI Function Agent: Use the search results to provide context to an AI for more informed responses.
  • Summarizer: Summarize the search results to get a concise overview of the topic.
  • Entities extraction: Extract key information (like dates, names, or locations) from the search results.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Use specific keywords in your search query to get more relevant results.
  • Experiment with different numbers of results to find the optimal amount for your needs.
  • Ensure your Serper.dev API credential is correctly configured.

Security Considerations

Protect your Serper.dev API credential. Do not share it with others. Treat it like a password.