How to Use the Browse AI MCP in Claude

Q: How do I trigger a Browse AI scraping task from Claude Desktop?

You ask Claude to run a specific robot. The agent uses the runrobot tool to start the task and then polls gettask to pull the extracted web data directly into your chat.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large Browse AI bulk data runs?

The agent calls listbulkruns and getbulkrun to track high-volume scraping jobs. It processes the paginated data in chunks so you do not hit token limits during large extractions.

Run your Browse AI scraping robots and pull extracted web data directly into Claude Desktop.

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Control Browse AI Robots inside Claude Desktop

The Browse AI MCP integration lets you trigger extraction jobs without jumping back and forth to your web browser. Your agent uses `run_robot` to start extraction tasks on demand, letting you pull live web data straight into your active conversation. Once the scraping task finishes, Claude pulls the results using `get_task` or checks on wider runs with `get_bulk_run`. This turns your desktop chat window into a command center for web scraping.

Monitor website changes with this MCP Server

This Browse AI toolset lets you keep tabs on competitor pricing, news updates, or real estate listings from your chat. This MCP Server lets your agent check active monitoring setups using `list_monitors` and set up new tracking schedules with `create_monitor`. If a job gets stuck or you suspect an outage, Claude runs `get_system_status` to see if Browse AI is experiencing queue delays. You get immediate answers about your data pipelines right next to your prompt.

Inspect robot configurations and bulk runs

Browse AI scraper configurations can be audited directly by your agent when you need to check what data is being pulled. The agent uses `list_robots` to find your configured scrapers and `get_robot` to see exactly what fields each one extracts. For larger operations, the agent tracks high-volume tasks using `list_bulk_runs` to keep your local data files updated. You do not have to write any API integration code to manage these bulk extractions.

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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Browse AI MCP in Claude Desktop

You ask Claude to run a specific robot. The agent uses the `run_robot` tool to start the task and then polls `get_task` to pull the extracted web data directly into your chat.

Yes, Claude views and modifies your active monitoring setups. By using `list_monitors` and `create_monitor`, the agent schedules new website checks without you opening the Browse AI dashboard.

For the Claude Desktop app, you add the MCP config to your local JSON config file. If you use the browser-based Claude web interface, you connect the remote URL in your integration settings instead.

The agent calls `list_bulk_runs` and `get_bulk_run` to track high-volume scraping jobs. It processes the paginated data in chunks so you do not hit token limits during large extractions.

Yes. Your API keys and extracted web data are transmitted securely via Vinkius's zero-trust sandboxed environment. Your raw scraping payloads are only visible to your active Claude session and are never stored on Vinkius servers.

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