Google Webtools MCP vs MCP Search Console
A side-by-side look at the Google Webtools MCP and MCP Search Console MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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Google Webtools MCPDeveloper ToolsGoogle Search Console + GA4 for AI agents: properties, reports, indexing, verification, SEO.51GoodAuth: oauth 2.0Verdict: choose Google Webtools MCP for developer tools work; choose MCP Search Console for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
GChoose Google Webtools MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You have the keys it needs:
GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS. - You want tools like
list_properties, get_property_details, add_property.
Choose MCP Search Console when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
GSC_ACCOUNTS_CONFIG. - You want tools like
list_accounts, set_default_account, reauthenticate.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | G Google Webtools MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 56/100 · Good |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | OAuth 2.0 | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS | GSC_ACCOUNTS_CONFIG |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 7 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 39 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Google Webtools MCP | View MCP Search Console |
Tools & capabilities
Google Webtools MCP tools 39
list_propertiesStarting point — see every GSC property you can access and your permission level on each.get_property_detailsCheck the type and permission level of one specific property.add_propertyRegister a new site in Search Console (verification is a separate step).delete_propertyDrop a property from the authenticated account's Search Console site list. Historical data is not destroyed — the property can be added back.list_sitemapsSee which sitemaps are submitted and whether Google reports errors or warnings.get_sitemap_detailsDrill into one sitemap: URL counts by content type, last download time, error and warning counts.submit_sitemapSubmit a new sitemap after publishing or moving one.delete_sitemapWithdraw a sitemap that is stale, duplicated, or returning errors.get_search_analyticsThe raw query — full control over dimensions, filters, search type, row limit, data state, aggregation. Use when the shaped tools below don't fit.get_performance_summary"How are we doing?" — clicks, impressions, CTR, position with period-over-period comparison. Trend advice is withheld when the previous period returned no data at all.compare_periodsCompare two explicit date ranges side by side (before/after a release, seasonal comparison).get_top_queriesTop queries by clicks, each scored against the CTR benchmark for its position.- +27 more on the listing page
MCP Search Console tools 17
list_accountsList all configured GSC accounts and which is the current default.set_default_accountSet the default account used when no account is specified in other tools.reauthenticateForce re-authentication for an account. Clears the cached token and re-runs the OAuth flow (or reloads service account credentials). Useful when a token has been revoked or you need to switch Google accounts.list_propertiesList all Google Search Console properties for the specified account.get_site_detailsGet verification and permission details for a specific GSC property.get_search_analyticsFetch search analytics data (clicks, impressions, CTR, position).get_performance_overviewGet a high-level performance summary: total clicks, impressions, CTR, average position. No dimension breakdown — use get_search_analytics for that.compare_periodsCompare search performance between two date ranges. Returns rows for both periods side-by-side with delta calculations.get_advanced_search_analyticsAdvanced search analytics with dimension filters. filters format: [{"dimension": "country", "operator": "equals", "expression": "usa"}] operators: equals, notEquals, contains, notContains, includingRegex, excludingRegexget_search_by_pageGet search queries driving traffic to a specific page URL.inspect_urlInspect a URL's indexing status, last crawl date, mobile usability, and rich result eligibility.batch_inspect_urlsInspect multiple URLs at once. Returns one result per URL. Maximum 10 URLs per call (GSC API limit).- +5 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Google Webtools MCP
No confirmed install command for Google Webtools MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
MCP Search Console
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-search-console": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-search-console-multi"
],
"env": {
"GSC_ACCOUNTS_CONFIG": "YOUR_GSC_ACCOUNTS_CONFIG_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Google Webtools MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. MCP Search Console belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Google Webtools MCP for developer tools work and MCP Search Console for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Google Webtools MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Google Webtools MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: oauth 2.0. MCP Search Console has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add google-webtools-mcp and mcp-search-console as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Google Webtools MCP has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars. MCP Search Console has 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.