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Google Custom Search JSON API

Complete Next.js implementation with Google Custom Search integration

Next.js + Google Search API Integration

Introduction

The Google Custom Search JSON API provides a powerful way to integrate Google's search capabilities directly into your Next.js applications. This boilerplate offers a complete implementation that includes user-configurable API keys, real-time search functionality, and a Google-authentic search interface that your users will recognize and trust.

The search feature is designed with modern web standards in mind, featuring responsive design, accessibility considerations, and a familiar Google-style interface that users expect. With built-in API key management and quota monitoring, you can easily deploy this solution across different environments while maintaining security and performance.

Tech Stack

Frontend

  • • Next.js 15 with App Router
  • • React 18 with TypeScript
  • • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • • Shadcn/UI components
  • • Responsive design

Backend & APIs

  • • Google Custom Search JSON API
  • • Next.js API routes
  • • Environment variable management
  • • Error handling & validation
  • • Local storage for user preferences

Key Features

🔍 Google-Authentic Search Interface

Recreated Google's search interface with colorful logo, familiar layout, and intuitive user experience

⚙️ User-Configurable API Keys

Secure API key management with test functionality and persistent storage

📊 Quota Management

Built-in handling for API limits, usage tracking, and comprehensive error messages

⚡ Real-time Search

Instant search results with loading states and responsive feedback

🛡️ Error Handling

Comprehensive error handling for invalid keys, quota limits, and network issues

📱 Responsive Design

Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices with modern UI components

Quick Setup

1. Google Custom Search API Setup

  1. Go to Google Cloud Console
  2. Create a new project or select existing one
  3. Enable the Custom Search JSON API
  4. Go to "Credentials" → "Create Credentials" → "API Key"
  5. Copy the API key to your environment variables

Environment Variables

# Set Google Custom Search API in .env or key it on the website
GOOGLE_CUSTOM_SEARCH_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
GOOGLE_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID="your-search-engine-id"

Google Custom Search API Quotas & Limits

Free Tier

100 search queries per day

Paid Tier

$5 per 1,000 queries (up to 10,000 queries per day)

Ready to Get Started?

Download the complete boilerplate with Google Custom Search integration

🚀 Get the Google Custom Search API Template📖 Try the Demo