# Dev.to Intelligence MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Dev.to Intelligence turns your Dev.to presence into a data-driven publishing machine. It lets your AI agent do more than just post articles; it analyzes what's trending, finds content gaps, maps out your audience's interests across different tags, and identifies the perfect times to hit "publish" for maximum engagement. It handles everything from basic content management to high-level strategic planning. ## Overview - **Category:** marketing - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_x9AEtBkAQ0N0Ymi4199GhRvYRoHqyF1x1wkRjxcQ/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** devto, forem, content-strategy, publishing, engagement-analytics, audience-intelligence, syndication ## Description Most people treat Dev.to like a megaphone, shouting into the void and hoping someone listens. You post an article, check the views, and move on. This Connector changes that dynamic by treating your content like a data set. Instead of guessing what your audience wants, you can let your agent look under the hood of the platform to see what's actually moving the needle. You can find out which tags are underserved or which authors are currently dominating a specific niche. The tool doesn't just grab data; it performs heavy lifting to calculate engagement scores and cross-reference timestamps to find your golden window for posting. It's about moving from I think this will work to the data shows this is what people want. When you connect this to your workflow through the Vinkius catalog, your agent becomes a strategic content partner. It can draft your posts based on successful structural patterns, manage your reading lists, and even map out how your followers interact with different topics. You stop being a content creator who's constantly guessing and start acting like a media house with a full intelligence suite. ## Tools ### content_blueprint Extract the structural patterns of successful posts in a specific tag. ### content_gap_analysis Find high-interest topics that currently have very little competition. ### get_article Pull the full content and metadata of a specific Dev.to article by its ID. ### get_comment_by_id Get a specific comment and all its nested replies for deep thread analysis. ### get_comments Fetch all comments on an article to perform sentiment analysis or feedback loops. ### get_followed_tags See which tags you're following to align your own content with your interests. ### get_latest_articles Browse the most recent posts to keep up with trending community topics. ### get_my_articles Audit your own publication history and see how your past content performed. ### get_podcast_episodes Browse podcast content to find high-engagement multimedia topics. ### get_reading_list Access your bookmarked articles to extract ideas and curated content. ### get_tags See which tags are currently popular across the entire Dev.to platform. ### get_user Pull a public profile for any username to research authors or audience members. ### publish_article Create a new post with markdown, tags, and canonical URLs immediately. ### get_my_drafts Review your unpublished drafts to see what's ready for the public. ### analyze_engagement Get a deep dive into an article's reach, sentiment, and engagement score. ### get_followers Pull a list of your followers to better understand your core audience. ### discover_top_authors Identify the most influential voices for any specific tag on the platform. ### toggle_reaction Like, bookmark, or give a unicorn to community content to boost visibility. ### update_article Modify the title, body, or tags of an existing post to fix errors or update info. ### audience_crossover Trace commenters to see which other tags your audience is interested in. ### get_article_by_slug Retrieve the full content of an article using its URL slug instead of an ID. ### publish_timing_analysis Calculate the best days and times to post for a specific tag. ### search_articles Search for articles by tag, author, or popularity with engagement metrics. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's a good time to post about Rust programming on Dev.to? ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the data for the #rust tag, here is your optimal publishing schedule: | Day | Engagement Level | Recommended Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Tuesday** | **High** | **10:00 AM - 12:00 PM** | | **Thursday** | **Medium** | **2:00 PM - 4:00 PM** | | **Saturday** | **Low** | **Avoid** | **Tip:** Posting on Tuesday mornings consistently yields 40% more reactions than other days. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find me some content ideas for the #mcp tag that aren't too competitive. ``` **Response:** ``` I analyzed the #mcp tag and found three high-opportunity content gaps: * **Local LLM Orchestration:** High interest but low volume of articles. * **Agentic Workflows for Finance:** Significant engagement in recent comments with few dedicated posts. * **MCP for Legacy Systems:** A specific niche with very low competition. Would you like me to draft a content blueprint for one of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are the biggest influencers in the #webdev space right now? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the top 3 most influential authors for the #webdev tag: 1. **@dev_pro_user** (450+ articles, high engagement score) 2. **@web_wizard** (320+ articles, frequent unicorn reactions) 3. **@frontend_guru** (210+ articles, high comment volume) I can analyze the structural patterns of their top-performing posts if you'd like to see what's working. ``` ## Capabilities ### Analyze engagement scores Get a deep dive into an article's reach, sentiment, and engagement score. ### Identify content gaps Find high-interest topics that currently have very little competition. ### Map audience overlap Trace commenters to see which other tags your audience is interested in. ### Generate content blueprints Extract the structural patterns of successful posts in a specific tag. ### Predict optimal publishing times Calculate the best days and times to post for a specific tag. ### Automate article publishing Create a new post with markdown, tags, and canonical URLs immediately. ## Use Cases ### Finding a content niche A creator wants to know where to start. They use `content_gap_analysis` to find high-engagement tags with low volume. ### Mapping audience interests A marketer wants to expand reach. They use `audience_crossover` to see what other tags their followers like. ### Optimizing post timing A dev wants more views. They use `publish_timing_analysis` to find the best day and time for a specific tag. ### Drafting from successful patterns A writer wants to be consistent. They use `content_blueprint` to see what titles and reading times get the most likes. ## Benefits - Stop guessing your schedule with `publish_timing_analysis` to find the exact hour your audience is active. - Find untapped niches using `content_gap_analysis` to reach more people with less competition. - Map your audience's hidden interests using `audience_crossover` to find new tags to target. - Replicate success with `content_blueprint` to see the exact title and structure patterns that work. - Automate your publishing workflow using `publish_article` to move from draft to live in seconds. - Monitor community sentiment with `get_comments` to understand how your readers are actually reacting. ## How It Works The bottom line is that this Connector turns raw Dev.to data into a concrete content roadmap. 1. Connect your Dev.to API key to the Connector to give your agent access to your profile and platform data. 2. Ask your agent to analyze specific tags, your own history, or competitor content. 3. Get a structured report on what to write, when to post, and where to target your content. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does Dev.to Intelligence help my content reach?** It helps you reach more people by identifying the specific tags and posting times that have the highest engagement. Instead of guessing, you use data to ensure your content lands in front of the right audience at the right time. **Can I use it to find new topics to write about?** Yes, the content gap analysis tool identifies high-interest topics that currently have very little competition, helping you find unique angles that others are overlooking. **Will it tell me the best time to post my articles?** It provides a statistical breakdown of the best and worst days of the week for any specific tag, along with the optimal reading-time sweet spot for your audience. **Can it help me understand my followers better?** It can map out your audience crossover, showing you which other topics your followers are interested in so you can expand your reach to adjacent communities. **How do I use it to see what's trending?** Your agent can browse the latest articles and popular tags across the platform to give you a real-time pulse on what the community is currently discussing. **Does it help with SEO for my blog?** It helps with content strategy by identifying popular tags and structural patterns that perform well, which can improve your visibility across the Dev.to platform. **Can this server post comments on Dev.to?** No. The Forem API intentionally does not expose a comment creation endpoint as an anti-spam measure. This server provides full comment reading and analysis capabilities, but comment creation must be done manually through the Dev.to interface. **What makes the intelligence tools different from just reading the API?** Each intelligence tool orchestrates 20-40 API calls and applies proprietary algorithms. For example, `audience_crossover` fetches top articles in a tag, extracts all commenters, then fetches each commenter's articles to map which other tags they write about — revealing hidden community overlaps that no single API call can surface. **Do I need an API key for all tools?** Public read tools (search, get articles, get tags, get user) work without authentication. Authenticated tools (my articles, my drafts, publish, update, toggle reaction, followed tags, reading list, followers) require a Dev.to API key. Intelligence tools work without authentication but deliver richer results with one.