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n8n-nodes-naver-search-api
An n8n community node that searches Naver (Korea's largest search engine) across web, news, images, video, and shopping, and returns structured results: title, link, snippet, and source. It is backed by the Naver Search API on Apify and bills per result, so there are no subscriptions and no minimums.
Installation · Credentials · Operations · Output · Example workflows · Pricing · Resources
What it does
Give the node a query and a search type, and it returns one item per result with the title, link, snippet, and source. It also works as an AI Agent tool, so an agent can run Korean-market searches on demand. This is useful for Korea SEO and market research.
- Search Naver web, news, image, video, or shopping verticals
- Control how many results to return
- Choose how much data to return per result: Simplified, Raw, or Selected Fields
Installation
Follow the n8n community nodes installation guide:
- In n8n, open Settings > Community Nodes.
- Select Install.
- Enter
n8n-nodes-naver-search-apias the npm package name. - Agree to the risks of using community nodes, then select Install.
After it installs, the Naver Search node appears in the nodes panel.
n8n Cloud only allows verified community nodes. Until this node is verified, install it on a self-hosted n8n instance.
Credentials
You need a free Apify account and an API token.
- Sign in to the Apify Console.
- Open Settings > Integrations and copy your Personal API token.
- In n8n, create a new Apify API credential and paste the token.
- Use the credential's Test button to confirm it works.
The node also supports Apify OAuth2 if you prefer to connect that way.
Operations
Search Result > Search returns results for a query.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Search Query | The query to search Naver for. Required. |
| Search Type | All (Integrated), Web, News, Image, Video, or Shopping. |
| Maximum Results per Query | How many results to return. |
| Output | How much data to return: Simplified, Raw, or Selected Fields. |
Output
Each result is returned as its own n8n item. The Output parameter lets you choose how much to return:
- Simplified (default): a compact object with
title,snippet,source,link,where,thumbnail, andposition. This mode is also used automatically when the node runs as an AI Agent tool, to keep responses small. - Raw: every field the API returns for each result, using the original field names below.
- Selected Fields: pick exactly which fields to include.
Fields (Raw and Selected Fields)
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
result_type |
string | Result type for the vertical |
query |
string | The query that produced this result |
where |
string | Search vertical used |
position |
integer | Rank in the results |
title |
string | Result title |
link |
string | Result URL |
snippet |
string | Result snippet |
source |
string | Source site or publisher |
thumbnail |
string | Thumbnail URL, when available |
displayed_link |
string | The link as displayed by Naver |
fetched_at |
string | When the result was fetched (ISO 8601) |
Example workflows
1. Track Naver rankings for a keyword
- Schedule Trigger: run daily.
- Naver Search: Search Query your keyword, Search Type
Web, OutputSimplified. - Filter: find your domain in
linkand log itsposition.
2. Korea news monitoring
- Schedule Trigger: run hourly.
- Naver Search: a brand name, Search Type
News. - Slack: alert on new coverage.
3. Let an AI Agent search Naver
- AI Agent node.
- Attach Naver Search as a tool.
- Ask a question; it calls the node (in Simplified mode) and answers using live Naver results.
Pricing
This node calls the Naver Search API on Apify, which is billed pay-per-result, with no subscription and no minimums. Apify also includes a free monthly usage tier that covers typical volumes. See the Actor page for current rates.