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ActionSerperUpdated May 2026

How do I search videos via Serper?

Short answer: Drop the "SerperSerper Google Videos Search" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Query
q
stringRequiredQuery (required)
Country
gl
stringOptionalCountry
Num Results
num
stringOptionalNum Results
Sample request
{
"q": "{{trigger.q}}",
"gl": "{{trigger.gl}}",
"num": "{{trigger.num}}"
}
Returns
{
"videos": [
{
"link": "https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc",
"title": "T",
"channel": "C",
"duration": "5:00"
}
]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Serper Google Videos Search.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Serper Google Videos Search.

What does the Serper Google Videos Search action do in Serper?
Returns Google Videos results with platform, duration, thumbnail. For content-discovery workflows or for finding video references on specific topics.
What inputs does Serper Google Videos Search require?
Required: Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Serper returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Serper Google Videos Search support batch operations?
Yes. Run Serper Google Videos Search inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Serper's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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