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Overview

The Google Search Node enables your Pathlit workflows to perform Google searches programmatically. It leverages the Serper API to fetch search results, allowing you to integrate real-time web data directly into your automated processes.

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Configuration Parameters

To configure the Google Search Node, you must provide the following parameters:

  • Query:

    Specify the search query. You can use dynamic placeholders to incorporate data from previous nodes in your workflow. For example:

    What is the latest news on {topic}?

  • Date Range:

    Specify the timeframe for the search results. Available options are:

    • Any time
    • Past hour
    • Past 24 hours
    • Past week
    • Past month
    • Past year

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Expected Inputs and Outputs

  • Inputs:

    • input: This node accepts input from other nodes, allowing you to dynamically populate your search query. Use placeholders in the query configuration to insert values from the input data.

  • Outputs:

    • organic: Organic search results returned by Google.
    • people_also_ask: Questions that users commonly ask related to the search query.
    • related_searches: Related search queries suggested by Google.
    • top_stories: Top news stories relevant to the search query.

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Use Case Examples

  1. Market Research: Automatically gather competitor information, product reviews, or market trends by integrating real-time search results into your workflow.

  2. Content Creation: Generate up-to-date content or blog posts based on trending topics and popular questions from Google search results.

  3. News Monitoring: Monitor news stories or trending topics and trigger notifications to your team when relevant news emerges.

  4. Customer Support Automation: Enhance customer support workflows by automatically retrieving relevant troubleshooting guides or help articles based on customer inquiries.

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Error Handling and Troubleshooting

  • API Key Issues: If you encounter authentication errors, ensure that your Serper API key is correctly configured in your Pathlit settings.

  • Empty or Unexpected Results: Verify the search query and date range settings. If the issue persists, check the Serper API documentation for any limitations or changes in their response structure.

If you experience further issues with the Google Search Node, please contact our support team for assistance.

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