How to Use the Ahrefs MCP in Cline

Build with live Ahrefs data. Tell Cline to make an SEO dashboard and it writes the code, imports the data, and shows you the diff.

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From Prompt to Pull Request

This isn't about getting JSON blobs. It's about turning Ahrefs data into working code. Ask Cline to build a 'Top Pages' component for your dashboard. It calls `list_top_pages` and `get_domain_overview` to fetch the live data from your Ahrefs account. Then, Cline writes the actual React or Vue component, complete with data fetching logic and basic styling. It saves the file in your project, imports it where needed, and stages the changes. You go from a one-sentence request to a working UI element in seconds.

Generate Content Briefs, Instantly

Stop wasting time copying and pasting research. Tell Cline, 'Create a content brief about MCP servers.' It gets to work, using `list_keyword_ideas` to find related terms and `get_serp_overview` to analyze the structure of top-ranking articles. Cline doesn't just show you the data. It synthesizes the findings into a structured markdown file right in your VS Code workspace. You get a ready-made brief with keyword suggestions, headings, and talking points, so your writers can start immediately.

Automated Site Audits with Cline

Find and fix problems without leaving your editor. Ask Cline to 'find all broken backlinks for my site.' It connects to the Ahrefs MCP Server and runs the `list_broken_backlinks` tool, pulling a complete list of 404s and the pages linking to them. Instead of just printing a list, Cline can format the output directly into a CSV file or a markdown task list. It saves the file in your current project, creating an instant, actionable work queue for your team to start tackling.

Setup guide

Set up Ahrefs MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type ahrefs-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Ahrefs refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ahrefs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ahrefs MCP in Cline

You just ask it to. For example, 'Build a React component showing my top organic keywords using Ahrefs.' Cline will use tools like `list_organic_keywords`, write the TSX file, and handle the data fetching for you.

Yes. Tell Cline to 'find broken backlinks and create a CSV report.' It will run `list_broken_backlinks` via this MCP Server and generate the file for you right inside VS Code.

The easiest way is through the Marketplace tab in the Cline sidebar for a one-click install. You can also add it manually by pasting the server URL into the Remote Servers tab.

No, Cline and the Vinkius MCP platform fetch live data for every request to ensure it's always current. There is no intermediate caching of your Ahrefs data.

Absolutely. Your requests are sent through an isolated Vinkius runtime that's destroyed after execution. We only process the SEO report data and competitor domains you query, and all communication is encrypted and authenticated with your private token.

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