What is the key difference between Google Searchconsole MCP and Search Console MCP?

Google Searchconsole MCP belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Search Console MCP belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Google Searchconsole MCP or Search Console MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Google Searchconsole MCP and Search Console MCP free or paid?

Google Searchconsole MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Search Console MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Google Searchconsole MCP lists 13 tools with 4 views and 7 GitHub stars. Search Console MCP lists 25 tools with 2 views and 293 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Google Searchconsole MCP and Search Console MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Google Searchconsole MCP vs Search Console MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Google Searchconsole MCP and Search Console MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Google Searchconsole MCP

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Search Console MCP

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Google Searchconsole MCP if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Search Console MCP if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Google Searchconsole MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_accounts, list_sites, query_search_analytics.

Explore Google Searchconsole MCP Details

Choose Search Console MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: BING_API_KEY, GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS.
Primary tools included: get_started, sites_list, sites_manage.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Google Searchconsole MCP lionkiii Customer Data Platforms	Search Console MCP saurabhsharma2u Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Google Search Console MCP server with 13 SEO tools — search analytics, URL inspection, sitemap management, keyword opportunities, brand analysis, and performance comparison.	An MCP server to interact with Google Search Console and Bing Webmasters.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Google Searchconsole MCP Tools (13)

list_accounts

List all authenticated Google accounts and their associated GSC sites.

list_sites

List all sites you have access to in Google Search Console. When multiple accounts exist and no account is specified, shows all accounts' sites grouped by account.

query_search_analytics

Query Google Search Console search analytics data. Returns search queries, clicks, impressions, CTR, and average position.

inspect_url

Inspect a URL to check its indexing status, mobile usability, and rich results. Shows if Google can crawl and index the page.

list_sitemaps

List all sitemaps submitted for a site in Google Search Console.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Google Searchconsole MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lionkiii-google-searchconsole-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "google-searchconsole-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search Console MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "saurabhsharma2u-search-console-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-console-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BING_API_KEY": "YOUR_BING_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "YOUR_GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Searchconsole MCP is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Search Console MCP belongs to Customer Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Google Searchconsole MCP when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and Search Console MCP when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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