Web Search Node Documentation
The Web Search Node in Lamatic integrates with serper.dev (opens in a new tab) to provide powerful web scraping and search capabilities. This node enables users to perform customized web searches with various filtering options and retrieve structured results.
Features
✅ Key Functionalities
- Search Types: Supports multiple search types including web, news, and webpage scraping
- Customizable Filters: Options for date range, location, language, and country
- Pagination Support: Retrieve results from specific pages with customizable result counts
✅ Benefits
- Access to comprehensive web search results
- Granular control over search parameters
- Integration with serper.dev's robust API
Prerequisites
Before using the Web Search Node, ensure you have:
- Valid Serper API Key from serper.dev (opens in a new tab)
- Web Search credentials configured in Lamatic
- Understanding of search parameters and filters
Credential Configuration
Setup Web Search Credentials
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Name | Identifier for the credential set | my-web-search-creds |
| API Key | Serper authentication key (from serper.dev/api-key) | your-api-key |
Configuration Reference
Search Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credential Name | Selected Web Search credentials | ✅ | my-web-search-creds |
| Query | Search terms or webpage URL | ✅ | best restaurants in new york |
| Type | Search type selection | ✅ | Search |
| Date Range | Time period filter | ❌ | Last 24 Hours |
| Results | Maximum results per page | ❌ | 2 |
| Page | Result page number | ❌ | 1 |
| Country | Target country for results | ❌ | US |
| Language | Result language preference | ❌ | en |
| Location | Specific geographic target | ❌ | New York, NY |
Search Types
- Web Search: General web results
- News Search: Recent news articles
- WebPage: Direct URL scraping
Date Range Options
- Last 24 Hours
- Past Week
- Past Month
- Past Year
- Custom Range
Language Options
- English (en)
- Spanish (es)
- French (fr)
- German (de)
- And more...
Low-Code Example
{
"nodeId": "webSearchNode_1",
"nodeType": "webSearchNode",
"nodeName": "Web Search",
"values": {
"credentials": "my-web-search-creds",
"query": "best restaurants in new york",
"type": "Search",
"dateRange": "Last 24 Hours",
"results": 2,
"page": 1,
"country": "US",
"language": "en",
"location": "New York, NY"
}
}Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| API Key Invalid | Verify API key in serper.dev dashboard |
| No Results | Check search parameters and broaden search criteria |
| Credential Errors | Confirm credentials are properly configured |
| Rate Limiting | Check API usage limits in serper.dev account |
Debugging Tips
- Review Lamatic Flow logs for error messages
- Verify API key status in serper.dev dashboard
- Test search parameters individually
- Check network connectivity
- Monitor API usage and limits