--- title: Google Programmable Search Engine slug: google-search description: How to integrate Google Programmable Search Engine with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_google-search.png createdAt: 2025-06-23T07:40:21.635Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/google-search.png" alt="Google Programmable Search Engine logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Google Custom Search Engine allows users to create tailored search experiences for their websites. Integrating with Make.com enables automated management of search queries, indexing, and retrieval of search results within custom workflows. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Google Programmable Search Engine documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Google Programmable Search Engine](https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Google Programmable Search Engine app in Make, you must have a configured Programmable Search Engine and an API Key, [create your account on Google Programmable Search Engine](https://cse.google.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Google Programmable Search Engine pricing page](https://cse.google.com/). # Connect Google Programmable Search Engine and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Google Programmable Search Engine and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Google Programmable Search Engine account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Google Programmable Search Engine account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Google Programmable Search Engine account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Programmable Search Engine control panel**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Create a new** Programmable Search Engine** or select an existing one. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/google-search_API_Key) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Overview page** and locate the** Basic section**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** Programmable Search Engine** ID displayed. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** API key section** in the** Custom Search JSON API** documentation or** Google Cloud Console**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/introduction) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Google Programmable Search Engine module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Google Programmable Search Engine account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Google Programmable Search Engine modules After connecting to the Google Programmable Search Engine app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Query Google Search Performs a search for a specified query using the Google Programmable Search Engine and returns relevant results. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Google Programmable Search Engine resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Google Programmable Search Engine topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Google%20Programmable%20Search%20Engine) - [Google Programmable Search Engine website](https://cse.google.com/) - [Google Programmable Search Engine API documentation](https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview) - [Google Programmable Search Engine page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/google-search) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::