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Name: search
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Author: Bright Data

Retrieve structured Google SERP results via Bright Data's SERP API.

245|35|Updated Jan 28, 2026

Search Tags:#api #search #google #brightdata #data-collection #structured-json #serp

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/brightdata/skills --skill search-brightdata

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search
Source: https://github.com/brightdata/skills/tree/main/skills/search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brightdata/skills --skill search-brightdata

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Access Google search results and obtain structured JSON data using Bright Data's SERP API, enabling reliable data collection without manual scraping.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve titles, links, and descriptions from Google search results via Bright Data's SERP API.
Automate data collection for research, competitive analysis, and content assembly with consistent JSON output.
Suitable for integration into data pipelines, analytics dashboards, or rapid prototyping of search-driven apps.

Quick Start

Run the search script with your query to retrieve structured JSON results from Google.

Frequently Asked Questions about search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get structured JSON from Google SERP results without manual scraping?▼

Retrieve structured Google SERP results by querying Bright Data's SERP API, which outputs clean JSON containing titles, links, and descriptions without manual scraping.

What do I need to automate Google search data collection via an API?▼

Automating Google search data collection requires configuring your Bright Data API key and zone, plus curl and jq installed to execute the script and parse JSON output.

Can I handle pagination when retrieving Google search results through Bright Data?▼

Yes, Bright Data SERP API pagination is handled via a cursor mechanism, allowing you to sequentially retrieve large volumes of Google search results.

Is Bright Data SERP API suitable for competitive monitoring and research pipelines?▼

Bright Data SERP API is suitable for competitive monitoring and research, providing consistent organic arrays that integrate directly into analytics dashboards and data pipelines.

How does Bright Data SERP API compare to other Google search data collection methods?▼

Unlike manual scraping methods, Bright Data SERP API provides reliable, structured JSON output for Google search results, minimizing parsing errors and maintenance overhead.

What format does the Google search data output use when querying Bright Data?▼

The Google search data output is formatted as structured JSON, aggregating titles, links, and descriptions into a consistent organic array for immediate programmatic use.