serpapi-prod-checklist
Production readiness checklist for SerpApi integrations. Use when deploying search features, validating credit budgets, or preparing SerpApi-powered apps for launch. Trigger: "serpapi production", "deploy serpapi", "serpapi go-live".
Best use case
serpapi-prod-checklist is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Production readiness checklist for SerpApi integrations. Use when deploying search features, validating credit budgets, or preparing SerpApi-powered apps for launch. Trigger: "serpapi production", "deploy serpapi", "serpapi go-live".
Teams using serpapi-prod-checklist should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/serpapi-prod-checklist/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How serpapi-prod-checklist Compares
| Feature / Agent | serpapi-prod-checklist | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Production readiness checklist for SerpApi integrations. Use when deploying search features, validating credit budgets, or preparing SerpApi-powered apps for launch. Trigger: "serpapi production", "deploy serpapi", "serpapi go-live".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# SerpApi Production Checklist
## Checklist
### API Key & Authentication
- [ ] API key stored in secret manager (not env files)
- [ ] Backend proxy for all client-side search requests
- [ ] Key not exposed in frontend bundles or logs
- [ ] Usage monitoring configured
### Credit Budget
- [ ] Monthly search volume estimated
- [ ] Plan tier matches expected volume
- [ ] Response caching implemented (LRU or Redis)
- [ ] Archive API used for result retrieval (free)
- [ ] Budget alerts set (e.g., 80% threshold)
### Error Handling
- [ ] Check `search_metadata.status` before using results
- [ ] Handle `error` field in responses
- [ ] Retry on 500/timeout (max 2 retries)
- [ ] Graceful fallback when credits exhausted
- [ ] Log search IDs for debugging (`search_metadata.id`)
### Performance
- [ ] Response caching with appropriate TTL
- [ ] Rate limiting per plan tier (see `serpapi-rate-limits`)
- [ ] Async search for non-critical queries
- [ ] Proxy endpoint rate-limited to prevent abuse
### Health Check
```typescript
app.get('/health', async (req, res) => {
try {
const account = await fetch(
`https://serpapi.com/account.json?api_key=${process.env.SERPAPI_API_KEY}`
).then(r => r.json());
res.json({
status: account.plan_searches_left > 0 ? 'healthy' : 'degraded',
serpapi: {
plan: account.plan_name,
remaining: account.plan_searches_left,
used: account.this_month_usage,
},
});
} catch {
res.status(503).json({ status: 'unhealthy', serpapi: { error: 'unreachable' } });
}
});
```
## Error Handling
| Alert | Condition | Severity |
|-------|-----------|----------|
| Credits Low | remaining < 10% | P2 |
| Credits Exhausted | remaining = 0 | P1 |
| API Unreachable | Account check fails | P1 |
| High Error Rate | > 5% searches fail | P2 |
## Resources
- [SerpApi Status](https://serpapi.com/status)
- [Account API](https://serpapi.com/account-api)
- [SerpApi Pricing](https://serpapi.com/pricing)
## Next Steps
For version upgrades, see `serpapi-upgrade-migration`.Related Skills
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