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Overview
The node integrates with the Google Search Console API to perform various site-related operations. Specifically, the Inspect URL operation allows users to inspect the index status and other details of a specific URL within a verified site property in Google Search Console.
This operation is useful for SEO specialists, webmasters, and digital marketers who want to programmatically check how Google views a particular page on their website. For example, it can be used to verify if a page is indexed, understand any indexing issues, or retrieve detailed inspection results without manually using the Google Search Console UI.
Practical examples:
- Automatically checking the index status of newly published pages.
- Monitoring critical landing pages for indexing problems.
- Integrating URL inspection into automated SEO audit workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Site URL Mode | Choose how to specify the site URL: either pick from your verified sites ("Pick from My Verified Sites") or enter manually ("Enter Manually"). |
| Site URL | The verified site URL selected from your Google Search Console properties (shown only if "Pick from My Verified Sites" mode is chosen). |
| Site URL (Manual) | Manually enter the verified site URL or domain property (supports sc-domain:example.com format). Used if "Enter Manually" mode is selected. |
| Inspection URL | The full URL of the page you want to inspect. Must start with http:// or https://. |
| Language Code | Optional language code to specify the language context for the inspection request (e.g., en-US). |
Output
The output JSON contains the detailed inspection result returned by the Google Search Console URL Inspection API under the inspectionResult field. This includes information such as:
- Indexing status of the inspected URL.
- Coverage and enhancement details.
- AMP status, mobile usability, and other page-level insights.
- Any detected issues or errors related to the URL.
The output is structured as a JSON object representing the inspection result, which can be further processed or logged.
The node does not output binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires an OAuth2 API credential configured with access to the Google Search Console API.
- The node makes authenticated HTTP POST requests to the Google Search Console URL Inspection endpoint:
https://searchconsole.googleapis.com/v1/urlInspection/index:inspect - The user must have verified ownership of the site property in Google Search Console to use this operation.
Troubleshooting
Error: No site selected for URL inspection.
Ensure that a valid site URL is selected or entered manually. The site URL must start withhttp://,https://, or use thesc-domain:prefix for domain properties.Error: Inspection URL must start with http(s)://
The inspection URL must be a fully qualified URL starting withhttp://orhttps://. Check for typos or missing protocol.No verified properties found — verify your site in Google Search Console first.
If selecting from verified sites, ensure your Google account has verified ownership of at least one site property in Search Console.API authentication errors or permission denied.
Verify that the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up with the necessary scopes and permissions to access the Search Console API.Empty or unexpected response.
Confirm that the inspected URL exists within the specified site property and that the API quota limits have not been exceeded.