Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP Server
Extract structured data from any website via Import.io — run extractors, manage bulk crawls, and monitor API usage.
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What is the Import.io MCP Server?
The Import.io MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Import.io via 10 tools. Extract structured data from any website via Import.io — run extractors, manage bulk crawls, and monitor API usage. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Import.io
Ask your AI agent "Run extractor 'ext-123' against 'https://example.com/products'" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Import.io data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
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Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsNo parameters required. Check import.io account API credit usage
Returns the first 1000 characters and file stats. Ideal for spreadsheet processing. Download extraction data directly as CSV text
Retrieve the unified JSON output of a completed import.io crawl job
start_crawl to check progress (pages processed, success rate, current state). Check the status of an ongoing import.io crawl job
Fails if the run is still in progress. Retrieve structured JSON data from a completed import.io extraction
run_extractor. Returns the current state (running, completed, failed) and metadata about the run. Check the status of an active or past import.io extraction run
Useful for finding the correct extractor_id to run dynamically. List all extractors configured on the import.io account
Triggers an async extraction run and returns a run_id. Use this run_id to poll for status or data. Trigger an import.io extractor for a specific URL
Ideal for quick, unstructured exploration. Run the import.io automated Magic API against a URL
Starts a large-scale data extraction job across multiple pages concurrently. Trigger an import.io bulk crawl job
What the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Import.io account to any AI agent and take full control of your web data extraction and large-scale scraping through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Precision Extraction — Trigger predefined extractors for specific URLs to retrieve clean, structured JSON data directly from your agent
- Bulk Crawling — Start large-scale data extraction jobs across multiple pages concurrently using managed crawlers and monitor their progress in real-time
- AI-Powered Magic API — Automatically identify and extract tabular data from any website without pre-configured extractors, perfect for rapid exploration
- Status Monitoring — Poll ongoing extraction runs and crawl jobs to track processing states, success rates, and total pages processed
- Data Export — Retrieve extraction results in structured JSON or CSV formats, ready for spreadsheet processing or downstream application logic
- Usage Audit — Monitor your monthly API credit consumption and subscription limits to manage your data extraction budget effectively
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Import.io API Key
3. Start extracting web data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Analysts — automate the collection of market data and pricing intelligence through natural conversation
- Market Researchers — perform large-scale competitor monitoring and web audits without manual scraping scripts
- Product Managers — verify data extraction schemas and monitor crawler health across multiple projects efficiently
Frequently asked questions about the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP Server
Can I extract data from a website without a pre-configured extractor?
Yes. Use the run_magic_api tool. It uses Import.io's AI logic to automatically detect and extract structured or tabular data from any URL, making it ideal for quick exploration of new data sources.
How do I monitor the progress of a bulk crawl job?
Use the get_crawl_status tool by providing the Crawl ID returned when you started the job. Your agent will report the current state, number of pages processed, and success rate in real-time.
Can I get my extracted data in CSV format for spreadsheet analysis?
Absolutely. Use the download_csv tool with a completed Run ID. Your agent will retrieve the extraction data in CSV format, perfect for processing in tools like Excel or Google Sheets.
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