Claude Code skill pack for SerpApi (18 skills)
Installation
Open Claude Code and run this command:
/plugin install serpapi-pack@claude-code-plugins-plus
Use --global to install for all projects, or --project for current project only.
Skills (18)
Configure SerpApi CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions and testing.
SerpApi CI Integration
Overview
Set up CI/CD pipelines for SerpApi integrations with automated testing.
Prerequisites
- GitHub repository with Actions enabled
- SerpApi test API key
- npm/pnpm project configured
Instructions
Step 1: Create GitHub Actions Workflow
Create .github/workflows/serpapi-integration.yml:
name: SerpApi Integration Tests
on:
push:
branches: [main]
pull_request:
branches: [main]
env:
SERPAPI_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.SERPAPI_API_KEY }}
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
env:
SERPAPI_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.SERPAPI_API_KEY }}
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: '20'
cache: 'npm'
- run: npm ci
- run: npm test -- --coverage
- run: npm run test:integration
Step 2: Configure Secrets
gh secret set SERPAPI_API_KEY --body "sk_test_***"
Step 3: Add Integration Tests
describe('SerpApi Integration', () => {
it.skipIf(!process.env.SERPAPI_API_KEY)('should connect', async () => {
const client = getSerpApiClient();
const result = await client.healthCheck();
expect(result.status).toBe('ok');
});
});
Output
- Automated test pipeline
- PR checks configured
- Coverage reports uploaded
- Release workflow ready
Error Handling
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Secret not found | Missing configuration | Add secret via gh secret set |
| Tests timeout | Network issues | Increase timeout or mock |
| Auth failures | Invalid key | Check secret value |
Examples
Release Workflow
on:
push:
tags: ['v*']
jobs:
release:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
env:
SERPAPI_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.SERPAPI_API_KEY_PROD }}
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: '20'
- run: npm ci
- name: Verify SerpApi production readiness
run: npm run test:integration
- run: npm run build
- run: npm publish
Branch Protection
required_status_checks:
- "test"
- "serpapi-integration"
Resources
Next Steps
For deployment patterns, see serpapi-de
Diagnose and fix SerpApi common errors and exceptions.
SerpApi Common Errors
Overview
Quick reference for the top 10 most common SerpApi errors and their solutions.
Prerequisites
- SerpApi SDK installed
- API credentials configured
- Access to error logs
Instructions
Step 1: Identify the Error
Check error message and code in your logs or console.
Step 2: Find Matching Error Below
Match your error to one of the documented cases.
Step 3: Apply Solution
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.
Output
- Identified error cause
- Applied fix
- Verified resolution
Error Handling
Authentication Failed
Error Message:
Authentication error: Invalid API key
Cause: API key is missing, expired, or invalid.
Solution:
# Verify API key is set
echo $SERPAPI_API_KEY
Rate Limit Exceeded
Error Message:
Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.
Cause: Too many requests in a short period.
Solution:
Implement exponential backoff. See serpapi-rate-limits skill.
Network Timeout
Error Message:
Request timeout after 30000ms
Cause: Network connectivity or server latency issues.
Solution:
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
Examples
Quick Diagnostic Commands
# Check SerpApi status
curl -s https://status.serpapi.com
# Verify API connectivity
curl -I https://api.serpapi.com
# Check local configuration
env | grep SERPAPI
Escalation Path
- Collect evidence with
serpapi-debug-bundle - Check SerpApi status page
- Contact support with request ID
Resources
Next Steps
For comprehensive debugging, see serpapi-debug-bundle.
Execute SerpApi primary workflow: Core Workflow A.
SerpApi Core Workflow A
Overview
Primary money-path workflow for SerpApi. This is the most common use case.
Prerequisites
- Completed
serpapi-install-authsetup - Understanding of SerpApi core concepts
- Valid API credentials configured
Instructions
Step 1: Initialize
// Step 1 implementation
Step 2: Execute
// Step 2 implementation
Step 3: Finalize
// Step 3 implementation
Output
- Completed Core Workflow A execution
- Expected results from SerpApi API
- Success confirmation or error details
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Error 1 | Cause | Solution |
| Error 2 | Cause | Solution |
Examples
Complete Workflow
// Complete workflow example
Common Variations
- Variation 1: Description
- Variation 2: Description
Resources
Next Steps
For secondary workflow, see serpapi-core-workflow-b.
Execute SerpApi secondary workflow: Core Workflow B.
SerpApi Core Workflow B
Overview
Secondary workflow for SerpApi. Complements the primary workflow.
Prerequisites
- Completed
serpapi-install-authsetup - Familiarity with
serpapi-core-workflow-a - Valid API credentials configured
Instructions
Step 1: Setup
// Step 1 implementation
Step 2: Process
// Step 2 implementation
Step 3: Complete
// Step 3 implementation
Output
- Completed Core Workflow B execution
- Results from SerpApi API
- Success confirmation or error details
Error Handling
| Aspect | Workflow A | Workflow B |
|---|---|---|
| Use Case | Primary | Secondary |
| Complexity | Medium | Lower |
| Performance | Standard | Optimized |
Examples
Complete Workflow
// Complete workflow example
Error Recovery
// Error handling code
Resources
Next Steps
For common errors, see serpapi-common-errors.
Optimize SerpApi costs through tier selection, sampling, and usage monitoring.
SerpApi Cost Tuning
Overview
Optimize SerpApi costs through smart tier selection, sampling, and usage monitoring.
Prerequisites
- Access to SerpApi billing dashboard
- Understanding of current usage patterns
- Database for usage tracking (optional)
- Alerting system configured (optional)
Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Monthly Cost | Included | Overage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,000 requests | N/A |
| Pro | $99 | 100,000 requests | $0.001/request |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Volume discounts |
Cost Estimation
interface UsageEstimate {
requestsPerMonth: number;
tier: string;
estimatedCost: number;
recommendation?: string;
}
function estimateSerpApiCost(requestsPerMonth: number): UsageEstimate {
if (requestsPerMonth <= 1000) {
return { requestsPerMonth, tier: 'Free', estimatedCost: 0 };
}
if (requestsPerMonth <= 100000) {
return { requestsPerMonth, tier: 'Pro', estimatedCost: 99 };
}
const proOverage = (requestsPerMonth - 100000) * 0.001;
const proCost = 99 + proOverage;
return {
requestsPerMonth,
tier: 'Pro (with overage)',
estimatedCost: proCost,
recommendation: proCost > 500
? 'Consider Enterprise tier for volume discounts'
: undefined,
};
}
Usage Monitoring
class SerpApiUsageMonitor {
private requestCount = 0;
private bytesTransferred = 0;
private alertThreshold: number;
constructor(monthlyBudget: number) {
this.alertThreshold = monthlyBudget * 0.8; // 80% warning
}
track(request: { bytes: number }) {
this.requestCount++;
this.bytesTransferred += request.bytes;
if (this.estimatedCost() > this.alertThreshold) {
this.sendAlert('Approaching SerpApi budget limit');
}
}
estimatedCost(): number {
return estimateSerpApiCost(this.requestCount).estimatedCost;
}
private sendAlert(message: string) {
// Send to Slack, email, PagerDuty, etc.
}
}
Cost Reduction Strategies
Step 1: Request Sampling
function shouldSample(samplingRate = 0.1): boolean {
return Math.random() < samplingRate;
}
// Use for non-critical telemetry
if (shouldSample(0.1)) { // 10% sample
await serpapiClient.trackEvent(event);
}
Step 2: Batching Requests
// Instead of N individual calls
await Promise.all(ids.map(id => serpapiClient.get(id)));
// Use batch endpoint (1 call)
await serpapiClient.batchGet(ids);
Step 3: Caching (from P16)
- Cache frequently accessed data
- Use cache inva
Collect SerpApi debug evidence for support tickets and troubleshooting.
SerpApi Debug Bundle
Overview
Collect all necessary diagnostic information for SerpApi support tickets.
Prerequisites
- SerpApi SDK installed
- Access to application logs
- Permission to collect environment info
Instructions
Step 1: Create Debug Bundle Script
#!/bin/bash
# serpapi-debug-bundle.sh
BUNDLE_DIR="serpapi-debug-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
mkdir -p "$BUNDLE_DIR"
echo "=== SerpApi Debug Bundle ===" > "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
echo "Generated: $(date)" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
Step 2: Collect Environment Info
# Environment info
echo "--- Environment ---" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
node --version >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt" 2>&1
npm --version >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt" 2>&1
echo "SERPAPI_API_KEY: ${SERPAPI_API_KEY:+[SET]}" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
Step 3: Gather SDK and Logs
# SDK version
npm list @serpapi/sdk 2>/dev/null >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
# Recent logs (redacted)
grep -i "serpapi" ~/.npm/_logs/*.log 2>/dev/null | tail -50 >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/logs.txt"
# Configuration (redacted - secrets masked)
echo "--- Config (redacted) ---" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
cat .env 2>/dev/null | sed 's/=.*/=***REDACTED***/' >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/config-redacted.txt"
# Network connectivity test
echo "--- Network Test ---" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
echo -n "API Health: " >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" https://api.serpapi.com/health >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
echo "" >> "$BUNDLE_DIR/summary.txt"
Step 4: Package Bundle
tar -czf "$BUNDLE_DIR.tar.gz" "$BUNDLE_DIR"
echo "Bundle created: $BUNDLE_DIR.tar.gz"
Output
serpapi-debug-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.tar.gzarchive containing:summary.txt- Environment and SDK infologs.txt- Recent redacted logsconfig-redacted.txt- Configuration (secrets removed)
Error Handling
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| SDK version | Version-specific bugs | ✓ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Error logs (redacted) | Root cause analysis | ✓ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Config (redacted) | Configuration issues | ✓ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network
Deploy SerpApi integrations to Vercel, Fly.
ReadWriteEditBash(vercel:*)Bash(fly:*)Bash(gcloud:*)
SerpApi Deploy IntegrationOverviewDeploy SerpApi-powered applications to popular platforms with proper secrets management. Prerequisites
Vercel DeploymentEnvironment Setup
vercel.json Configuration
Fly.io Deploymentfly.toml
Secrets
Google Cloud RunDockerfile
Deploy Script
Environment Configuration Pattern
Health Check EndpointCreate a minimal working SerpApi example.
ReadWriteEdit
SerpApi Hello WorldOverviewMinimal working example demonstrating core SerpApi functionality. Prerequisites
InstructionsStep 1: Create Entry FileCreate a new file for your hello world example. Step 2: Import and Initialize Client
Step 3: Make Your First API Call
Output
Error Handling
ExamplesTypeScript Example
Python Example
ResourcesNext StepsProceed to Install and configure SerpApi SDK/CLI authentication.
ReadWriteEditBash(npm:*)Bash(pip:*)Grep
SerpApi Install & AuthOverviewSet up SerpApi SDK/CLI and configure authentication credentials. Prerequisites
InstructionsStep 1: Install SDK
Step 2: Configure Authentication
Step 3: Verify Connection
Output
Error Handling
ExamplesTypeScript Setup
Python Setup
ResourcesNext StepsAfter successful auth, proceed to Configure SerpApi local development with hot reload and testing.
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SerpApi Local Dev LoopOverviewSet up a fast, reproducible local development workflow for SerpApi. Prerequisites
InstructionsStep 1: Create Project Structure
Step 2: Configure Environment
Step 3: Setup Hot Reload
Step 4: Configure Testing
Output
Error Handling
ExamplesMock SerpApi Responses
Debug Mode
ResourcesOptimize SerpApi API performance with caching, batching, and connection pooling.
ReadWriteEdit
SerpApi Performance TuningOverviewOptimize SerpApi API performance with caching, batching, and connection pooling. Prerequisites
Latency Benchmarks
Caching StrategyResponse Caching
Redis Caching (Distributed)
Request Batching
Connection Optimization
Pagination OptimizationExecute SerpApi production deployment checklist and rollback procedures.
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SerpApi Production ChecklistOverviewComplete checklist for deploying SerpApi integrations to production. Prerequisites
InstructionsStep 1: Pre-Deployment Configuration
Step 2: Code Quality Verification
Step 3: Infrastructure Setup
Step 4: Documentation Requirements
Step 5: Deploy with Gradual Rollout
Output
Error Handling
ExamplesHealth Check ImplementationImplement SerpApi rate limiting, backoff, and idempotency patterns.
ReadWriteEdit
SerpApi Rate LimitsOverviewHandle SerpApi rate limits gracefully with exponential backoff and idempotency. Prerequisites
InstructionsStep 1: Understand Rate Limit Tiers
Step 2: Implement Exponential Backoff with Jitter
Step 3: Add Idempotency Keys
Output
Error Handling
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