How do I install the usescraper mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `USESCRAPER_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Usescraper MCP Server

Scrape websites to markdown

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Usescraper MCP Server?

Scrape websites to markdown

What it actually does

This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides web scraping capabilities using the UseScraper API. It exposes a single tool 'scrape' that can extract content from web pages in various formats.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
scrape	Extract content from a webpage
Parameters	- url (required): The URL of the webpage to scrape
format	optional): The format to save the content (text, html, markdown). Default: markdown
advanced_proxy	optional): Use advanced proxy to circumvent bot detection. Default: false
extract_object	optional): Object specifying data to extract

How to install the Usescraper MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usescraper-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/usescraper-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "USESCRAPER_API_KEY": "YOUR_USESCRAPER_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
USESCRAPER_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Usescraper to scrape.”
“Use Usescraper to Parameters.”
“Use Usescraper to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

Scrape websites to markdown Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.