Scaperis MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Scraper.is - A web scraping tool for AI assistants

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What is the Scaperis MCP MCP server?

Most search and retrieval work still happens through a UI a human drives. Scaperis MCP MCP server moves it into the conversation instead. Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Scraper.is - A web scraping tool for AI assistants.

The short version

This package allows AI assistants to scrape web content through the MCP protocol, enabling them to access up-to-date information from the web.

  • 🌐 Web Scraping: Extract content from any website
  • 📸 Screenshots: Capture visual representations of web pages
  • 📄 Multiple Formats: Get content in markdown, HTML, or JSON
  • 🔄 Progress Updates: Real-time progress reporting during scraping operations
  • 🔌 MCP Integration: Seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI assistants

Getting it running

Installation goes through your MCP client rather than a global install: point it at @smithery/cli on npm and it is fetched when the client starts. The copy-paste blocks for Claude Desktop, Claude Code and Cursor are further down this page.

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 4 tools. What each one is for:

  • Tools — The Tools tool exposed by this server
  • scrape — The scrape tool exposed by this server
  • Setup — 1. Clone the repository: bash git clone https://github.com/Ai-Quill/scraperis-mcp.git cd scraperis-mcp
  • Scripts — The Scripts tool exposed by this server

What it needs from you

Configuration is passed through the environment: SCRAPERIS_API_KEY, DEBUG. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.

You need a Scraper.is API key to use this package.

Things to watch

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • Missing credentials fail quietly in some clients — if no tools show up, check the environment block first.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

How it compares

Among the search and retrieval options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. Scaperis MCP's toolset — Tools, scrape, Setup and 1 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by Ai-Quill; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against Scaperis MCP's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
ToolsThe Tools tool exposed by this server.
scrapeThe scrape tool exposed by this server.
Setup1. Clone the repository: bash git clone https://github.com/Ai-Quill/scraperis-mcp.git cd scraperis-mcp
ScriptsThe Scripts tool exposed by this server.

How to install the Scaperis MCP MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scaperis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@smithery/cli"],
      "env": {
        "SCRAPERIS_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "DEBUG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

You need a Scraper.is API key to use this package.

VariableDescriptionRequired
SCRAPERIS_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
DEBUGConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • Use Scaperis MCP to Tools.
  • Use Scaperis MCP to scrape.
  • Use Scaperis MCP to Setup.

Frequently asked questions

It connects Scaperis MCP to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor, exposing 4 tools (Tools, scrape, Setup, and more) that the assistant can call on your behalf. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with Scaperis MCP directly.