How do I find my Diffbot API Token?

Log in to your Diffbot account and navigate to the **Dashboard** or **Manage Tokens** section to copy your unique access token.

What is DQL and how can I use it?

DQL (Diffbot Query Language) allows you to filter the Knowledge Graph. Use the `search_knowledge_graph` tool with queries like `type:Organization industries:"AI"`.

Can I extract comments from articles?

Yes! The `extract_article_data` tool has an optional `discussion` parameter. Set it to `true` to retrieve structured comment threads if available.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Diffbot MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Analyze Page Type, Enhance Company Profile, Enhance Person Profile, and more

Name: Diffbot
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Diffbot as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Diffbot app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Artificial Intelligence category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add diffbot-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About Diffbot MCP Server

Connect your Diffbot account to any AI agent and take full control of your structured data extraction and knowledge graph research workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Diffbot as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Diffbot data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Web Content Orchestration — Extract structured metadata from any URL programmatically using AI models specialized for articles, products, and discussion threads
Knowledge Graph Intelligence — Query Diffbot's massive database of billions of entities using DQL to find organization firmographics, people profiles, and market signals
Entity Enrichment — Programmatically enhance person and company profiles using names or domains to maintain a high-fidelity database of leads and competitors
Analyze & Identify — Automatically detect the page type of any URL to apply the most accurate extraction model directly through your agent
Crawl Monitoring — List and monitor active crawling jobs and check your account usage and API status for instant operational reporting

The Diffbot MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Diffbot tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Diffbot through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning knowledge-graph, data-extraction, machine-learning, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

analyze_page_type

Auto-detect page type

enhance_company_profile

Enrich company data

enhance_person_profile

Enrich person data

extract_article_data

Extract news/blog post

extract_forum_thread

Extract forum/comments

extract_images

Identify primary images

extract_product_data

Extract e-commerce info

extract_video_metadata

Identify embedded videos

get_api_status

Check connection

list_active_crawls

Check crawl status

search_knowledge_graph

g. type:Organization industries:"AI"). Query world entities

test_diffbot_auth

Verify credentials

Connect Diffbot to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Diffbot into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Diffbot

Ask Claude: "Using Diffbot, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Diffbot MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Diffbot through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Diffbot tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Diffbot + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Diffbot MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Diffbot tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Diffbot nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Diffbot outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Diffbot status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Diffbot in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Diffbot immediately.

"Extract the main content from the article at 'https://vinkius.com/blog/mcp-standards'."

"Search for companies in 'San Francisco' with more than 1000 employees using DQL."

"Enhance the company profile for 'Vinkius' using domain 'vinkius.com'."

Troubleshooting Diffbot MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Diffbot to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Diffbot + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Diffbot MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.