How to Use the Browse AI MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Browse AI to Claude Desktop?

Open your configuration file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the server details there and restart the app to see the tools in your chat input.

Scrape any website directly from Claude Desktop using Browse AI robots to pull structured data into your chat.

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Setup Browse AI with Claude Desktop

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Trigger scraping tasks instantly

Start your data collection jobs without leaving the interface. Use `trigger_robot_run` to fire off a task on any site you have already configured. Check the progress of these jobs by calling `get_run_status`. You get the exact state of the scrape so you know when your results are ready for analysis.

Manage your scrapers in Claude Desktop

Keep tabs on what is running by using `list_active_monitors`. It shows you exactly which scrapers are currently scheduled to pull data. You can also pull a list of all your configured robots with `list_robots`. This lets you verify your setup before you start a new extraction job.

Track your extraction history

Audit past work by calling `list_robot_history`. You see exactly what was collected in previous runs to ensure your data pipeline stays consistent. If you need to clean up your configuration, use `remove_webhook` to drop old event listeners. This keeps your Browse AI account tidy and focused on current tasks.

Setup guide

Set up Browse AI MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Browse AI MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Browse AI MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under browse-ai-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Browse AI MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server details there and restart the app to see the tools in your chat input.

Yes, it pulls live data directly from the web. You trigger the robot, it scrapes the site, and the output lands right back in your conversation.

You can list and manage existing schedules using the tools. While the server triggers runs, the actual scheduling happens within your web dashboard.

You need an API key from your account settings. This key authenticates your requests to ensure only you can trigger your robots.

Your website extraction logs and robot configurations stay inside your account. The server only passes the specific text results you request back to your chat session.

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