What is a Google Search Console MCP server?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the standard way AI assistants call external tools. A Google Search Console MCP server exposes your Search Console data as tools, so ChatGPT, Claude or Codex can fetch clicks, impressions, CTR and average position when you ask a question, instead of you exporting CSV files.
Which apps work with QuerySail?
Any app that supports remote MCP servers over streamable HTTP with OAuth sign-in. Setup guides cover ChatGPT, Claude Desktop and claude.ai, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code and OpenCode. Apps that only run local commands can connect through the mcp-remote bridge.
Do I need a Google Cloud project, service account or API key?
No. You approve read-only Search Console access with Google once, on the QuerySail website. Your AI app then signs in with your QuerySail account. There is nothing to install and no key to paste.
Can it change my site, submit sitemaps or request indexing?
No. QuerySail only asks Google for read-only Search Console access. It cannot edit properties, submit sitemaps, request indexing or change any setting.
What data can my assistant get?
Clicks, impressions, CTR and average position, as totals or grouped by date, query, page, country and device, with filters. Search Console keeps roughly the last 16 months, and Google returns only top rows for query and page breakdowns.
Does QuerySail store my Search Console data?
Data is fetched from Google when your assistant asks and kept in a short-lived cache of 15 minutes to avoid repeat calls. There is no long-term performance archive.
How much does it cost?
$8 per month with unlimited connected properties. The 7-day free trial needs no card and starts with your first successful performance query, not at sign-up.
Why use a hosted server instead of running one myself?
Open-source Search Console MCP servers are free to run, but you set up a Google Cloud project, an OAuth client or service account, and a machine to run the server. QuerySail is hosted: sign in, connect Google and add one URL to your app. If you would rather run your own, a self-hosted server is a fine choice.
Is QuerySail made by Google?
No. QuerySail is an independent product that uses the public Google Search Console API. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google, OpenAI or Anthropic.