# Scrapfly MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Scrapfly MCP lets you scrape web data at scale with a managed API that handles proxies, browser rendering, and anti-bot bypassing automatically. It allows your AI agent to grab clean HTML, take screenshots, and turn messy web pages into structured JSON without you having to manage any infrastructure. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ljGoukAFL719yEB20GwskucKcjiXnKMhir5d1j7S/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** scrapfly, web-scraping, data-extraction, anti-bot-bypass, residential-proxies, ai-extraction, js-rendering, screenshots-api, mcp ## Description Scrapfly MCP lets you scrape web data at scale with a managed API that handles proxies, browser rendering, and anti-bot bypassing automatically. Imagine you need to pull pricing data from a competitor who has heavy anti-bot protection. Usually, this means spending hours setting up proxy rotations, managing headless browser clusters, and constantly fixing broken selectors. With the Scrapfly MCP, you just tell your AI agent what to do. It handles the heavy lifting of bypassing Cloudflare, Akamai, and other common blocks, grabs the data, and hands it back to you in a clean format. It's a massive time saver for anyone who needs reliable web data without the headache of maintaining a scraping stack. If you're looking for a way to get high-quality data into your workflow, this is a solid choice. You can find it listed in the Vinkius catalog, where it sits alongside other heavy hitters for data extraction. Instead of fighting with IP blocks or dealing with messy HTML, you just focus on what you want to do with the information once you have it. This tool acts as your dedicated data engineer, moving you from a URL to a finished dataset in a few seconds. ## Tools ### list_api_webhooks This tool lists all the webhooks you've currently configured in your Scrapfly account. It helps you manage your automated alerts. ### web_scrape This tool grabs the raw HTML content from any website while bypassing anti-bot measures. It is the core way to get data from protected sites. ### get_screenshot_capabilities This tool lets you check which screenshot features are available for your account. It helps you know what visual data you can grab. ### check_credit_usage This tool shows how many API credits you have left and tracks your current spending. It keeps your projects running within your budget. ### list_proxy_regions This tool lets you view the different countries and regions available for residential proxies. It is useful for localized data collection. ### capture_screenshot This tool takes a visual screenshot of a webpage or a specific element. You can use this for visual audits or layout checks. ### test_scrapfly_auth This tool quickly checks if your API credentials are working correctly. Use this to troubleshoot your connection issues immediately. ### ai_data_extraction This tool uses AI models to pull specific data points out of a webpage and format them as JSON. It saves you from writing custom parsers. ### get_api_status This tool provides a quick overview of your account info and current API status. It helps you confirm everything is running smoothly. ### list_extraction_models This tool shows which AI models are available for your data extraction tasks. This lets you choose the best model for your specific data. ### get_project_details This tool views the specific metadata and settings for your scraping projects. It helps you manage multiple scraping jobs at once. ### get_scraping_capabilities This tool checks the specific scraping features enabled for your account. This ensures you know what your current plan allows. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Scrape the homepage of 'https://news.ycombinator.com' and return the HTML. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving website content... I've successfully scraped Hacker News. Should I extract the top story titles and links for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Scrape the product listings from the first 3 pages of an e-commerce category with pricing data. ``` **Response:** ``` Scraping completed across 3 pages. Total products extracted: 72 (24 per page). Data fields: product name, price, original price, discount %, rating, review count, availability, SKU. Price range: $12.99 - $299.99. Average price: $67.40. 18 products on sale (25% of listings). 5 products out of stock. Anti-bot protection bypassed successfully. JavaScript rendering used for dynamic content. Total API credits used: 6. Data exported as JSON (234 KB). ``` **Prompt:** ``` Take a full-page screenshot of our competitor's pricing page and extract the plan details. ``` **Response:** ``` Full-page screenshot captured: competitor_pricing_may2025.png (2400x8600px). Plan details extracted: Starter ($29/mo, 1 user, 5GB storage), Professional ($79/mo, 5 users, 50GB, API access), Enterprise ($199/mo, unlimited users, 500GB, priority support, SSO). Annual discount: 20% across all plans. Free trial: 14 days. Compared to your pricing: you are 15% lower on Starter, comparable on Professional, 10% higher on Enterprise. New feature since last check: AI assistant added to Professional tier. ``` ## Capabilities ### Bypass anti-bot systems like Cloudflare Get clean HTML from websites that use heavy protection like Cloudflare or Akamai. ### Convert web pages into structured JSON Turn complex, messy web content into clean, structured JSON data using AI models. ### Take full-page or element-specific screenshots Capture visual proof of web pages or specific parts of a site for audits and reports. ### Access residential proxies in 50+ countries Reach localized data across different regions using a massive pool of residential IPs. ### Monitor API credit usage and project metadata Track your spending and manage your scraping projects through simple AI commands. ## Use Cases ### Competitor Price Tracking A researcher asks for the price of 50 products on a retail site and gets a JSON list. The AI uses ai_data_extraction to pull the correct fields. ### Visual Audit A growth engineer asks for a full-page screenshot of a mobile site to check for layout issues. The agent uses capture_screenshot to get the visual. ### Lead Generation A sales lead pulls company info and metadata from a directory using ai_data_extraction. It turns a list of links into a structured lead list. ### Market Sentiment Analysis A researcher scrapes news headlines across different regions to gauge public opinion. They use list_proxy_regions to ensure the data is localized. ## Benefits - You skip the headache of proxy management because Scrapfly handles rotations and residential IPs automatically. - You bypass tough anti-bot systems like Cloudflare and Akamai using the web_scrape tool. - You turn messy HTML into clean JSON data instantly with the ai_data_extraction tool. - You capture visual proof of web pages using capture_screenshot for audits or reports. - You monitor your costs and limits easily with check_credit_usage to keep your projects on track. - You access localized data from over 50 countries using the list_proxy_regions tool. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get reliable web data without managing any of the underlying scraping infrastructure. 1. Connect your Scrapfly API key to your AI client. 2. Describe the website you want to scrape or the specific data points you need. 3. Get back clean HTML, screenshots, or structured JSON directly in your chat. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Scrapfly MCP bypass Cloudflare and Akamai?** Yes, it handles major anti-bot systems like Cloudflare and Akamai automatically so you can get clean data without getting blocked. **Does Scrapfly MCP support residential proxies?** It gives you access to millions of residential proxies in over 50 countries to ensure your scraping stays localized and reliable. **Can I get JSON data back instead of raw HTML?** Yes, you can use the AI extraction tool to turn messy web pages into structured JSON data directly in your chat. **Does Scrapfly MCP work with Claude or Cursor?** It works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. **How do I see how many credits I have left?** You can simply ask your agent to check your usage stats, and it will pull the current credit consumption from your account. **Can Scrapfly MCP take screenshots of specific elements?** Yes, it can capture full-page screenshots or focus on specific elements for visual audits and layout checks. **Can my AI automatically extract structured JSON from a web page using Scrapfly?** Yes! Use the `ai_data_extraction` tool. Provide the URL and optionally a model or prompt, and your agent will return the parsed data in structured JSON format instantly. **How do I use residential proxies to bypass anti-bot systems?** Simply ask the agent to run the `web_scrape` action. Scrapfly handles anti-bot (ASP) and premium proxy rotation automatically based on the site's security level. **How do I find my Scrapfly API Key?** Log in to your Scrapfly account, navigate to the **Dashboard**, and you will find your unique secret API key prominently displayed.