# Serper

> Tool author @zhuhao.

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Serper is a powerful real-time search engine tool API that provides structured data from Google search engine results. Here are the steps to configure and use the Serper search tool in Dify.

## 1. Apply for Serper API Key

Please apply for an API Key on the [Serper platform](https://serper.dev/signup).

## 2. Fill in the configuration in Dify

In the Dify navigation page, click `Tools > Serper > Authorize` to fill in the API Key.

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## 3. Using the tool

You can use the Serper tool in the following application types.

* **Chatflow / Workflow applications**

Both Chatflow and Workflow applications support adding `Serper` tool nodes.

* **Agent applications**

In Agent applications, select the `Serper` tool you want to add, then enter commands to call the tool.