# Search API Tool

This tool provides various google search options in different categories such as Search, Maps, Videos,

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### Get your Search API key

Step 1: Go to the Search api tool website <https://www.searchapi.io/>  and create an account or log in if you already have one.

Step 2: Once logged in, **Dashboard** section. This is often found in your account settings or dashboard.

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Step 3: Copy the api key using the copy button

## Skill

Google Search by categories.

**Use:** Perform regular search using this tool and specify your category else by default it'll provide best search results.

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This tool only provides text result, however when specifying a category results falling under that categories will be shown in Text form only.
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**How to Call the Function:** To search and get results, specify your query along with any desired parameters. For example, "Use Search API to find '\[your query]' and return the top results."
