DataForSEO MCP Server

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DataForSEO MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with selected DataForSEO APIs and retrieve SEO data through a standardized interface. It provides tools for keyword research, SERP analysis, backlink audits, on‑page…

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Author: dataforseo
GitHub stars: 224
Downloads: 372
Categories: Other

- AI_OPTIMIZATION API for keyword discovery and LLM benchmarking
- SERP API for real‑time Google, Bing, and Yahoo results
- KEYWORDS_DATA API for keyword research and clickstream metrics
- ONPAGE API for crawling and on‑page SEO performance analysis
- BACKLINKS API for comprehensive backlink and link quality data
- Modular design allowing enable/disable of individual API modules

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name DataForSEO MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Set environment variables DATAFORSEO_USERNAME and DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD, then run via npx dataforseo-mcp-server@latest or install globally and run dataforseo-mcp-server. Optionally configure enabled modules/prompts, full response mode, and simple filter schema. Supports both local and HTTP server modes (port 3000), and can be deployed as a Cloudflare Worker.

`docs_index`

Fetch the DataForSEO API documentation index (llms.txt), optionally filtered by section

`docs_list_sections`

Return available DataForSEO API documentation section names

`docs_search`

Fetch DataForSEO API documentation from a documentation URL

`api_request`

Make an authenticated request to the DataForSEO API

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "dataforseo mcp server": {
            "mcp-server-typescript": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-server-typescript": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "dataforseo-mcp-server@latest"
        ]
    }
}

DataForSEO MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for DataForSEO, enabling AI assistants to interact with selected DataForSEO APIs and obtain SEO data through a standardized interface.

Features

- AI_OPTIMIZATION API: provides data for keyword discovery, conversational optimization, and real-time LLM benchmarking;
- SERP API: real-time Search Engine Results Page (SERP) data for Google, Bing, and Yahoo;
- KEYWORDS_DATA API: keyword research and clickstream data, including search volume, cost-per-click, and other metrics;
- ONPAGE API: allows crawling websites and webpages according to customizable parameters to obtain on-page SEO performance metrics;
- DATAFORSEO LABS API: data on keywords, SERPs, and domains based on DataForSEO's in-house databases and proprietary algorithms;
- BACKLINKS API: comprehensive backlink analysis including referring domains, anchor text distribution, and link quality metrics;
- BUSINESS DATA API: publicly available data on any business entity;
- DOMAIN ANALYTICS API: data on website traffic, technologies, and Whois details;
- CONTENT ANALYSIS API: robust source of data for brand monitoring, sentiment analysis, and citation management;
- MERCHANT API: provides essential data and metrics for comprehensive competitor analysis, price monitoring, and market research across Google Shopping, Amazon etc.

Prerequisites

- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- DataForSEO API credentials (API login and password)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/dataforseo/mcp-server-typescript

cd mcp-server-typescript

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:
```bash

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