What is an MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server acts as a bridge, enabling AI models to access external data sources and tools in a standardized way.

What are the main features of the MCP Server?

The MCP Server provides Google search capabilities with advanced filtering, web content viewing with markdown conversion, bot detection avoidance, rate limiting, and caching.

How does the MCP Server avoid bot detection?

The MCP Server uses rebrowser-puppeteer with techniques like Runtime.Enable leak prevention, source URL masking, and utility world name obfuscation, alongside optimized browser launch configurations.

What are the prerequisites for installing the MCP Server?

You need Bun runtime v1.0 or higher and Google API credentials (API key and Search Engine ID).

How do I configure the MCP Server?

Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file, typically located in the Cline or Claude Desktop configuration directory, and set the required environment variables.

What is UBOS?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and develop Multi-Agent Systems.

How do I install the MCP Server?

Install dependencies using bun install and build the TypeScript files with bun run build.

How do I set up cookies for authenticated site access?

Use the “Get cookies.txt LOCALLY” Chrome extension to export cookies in JSON format and set the BROWSER_COOKIES_PATH environment variable to the cookies file path.

What are the available tools in the MCP Server?

The server provides a search tool (for Google searches) and a view_url tool (for viewing and converting web content).

How do I troubleshoot Claude Desktop integration issues?

Check the logs for the server and Claude Desktop. Common issues include incorrect configuration file syntax, path issues, and server not showing up in Claude Desktop.

How do I run the MCP Server in development mode?

Use the command bun --watch run dev.

What environment variables control logging behavior?

LOG_LEVEL, NO_COLOR, BUN_FORCE_COLOR, and FORCE_COLOR control the logging behavior.

Where can I find the MCP debugging guide?

The MCP debugging guide is available at https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/tools/debugging.

Can the MCP Server guarantee 100% bot detection avoidance?

No, while the bot detection avoidance features help prevent most common detection methods, additional measures like proper proxies and user agents may be needed, and some websites may still detect automation through other means.