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Overview

This node performs a Google Autocomplete search using the SerpApi service. It is useful for retrieving autocomplete suggestions based on a partial search query, which can help in building search suggestion features or enhancing user input experiences. For example, it can be used to provide real-time search suggestions in a search bar or to analyze popular search queries.

Use Case Examples

  1. Providing autocomplete suggestions for a search input field on a website.
  2. Analyzing popular search queries for a given keyword prefix.

Properties

Name Meaning
Search Query (q) Defines the search query used to provide autocomplete completion options.
Country (gl) Defines the country to use for the Google search, affecting the autocomplete results.
Language (hl) Defines the language to use for the search, affecting the autocomplete results.
Cursor pointer (cp) Defines the position of cursor for the query provided, influencing autocomplete suggestions.
Client (client) Defines the client for autocomplete, affecting the style or source of suggestions.
Disable Caching (no_cache) Forces fetching new results instead of using cached ones. Cache expires after 1 hour.
Async (async) Whether to perform the search asynchronously, submitting the search and retrieving results later.
ZeroTrace Mode (zero_trace) Enterprise feature to skip storing search parameters and metadata on SerpApi servers for privacy.
Output (output) Defines the final output format, either JSON (structured) or raw HTML.
JSON Restrictor (json_restrictor) Restricts fields in the JSON response to specified fields only.

Output

JSON

  • autocomplete_suggestions - Array of autocomplete suggestions returned by the Google Autocomplete search.

Dependencies

  • SerpApi service with API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the API key credential for SerpApi is correctly configured and valid.
  • If no results are returned, verify the search query parameter is not empty and is correctly set.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail.
  • Be aware of rate limits and caching behavior; use 'Disable Caching' option to force fresh results if needed.

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