How to Use the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Provide your API key in the environment variables, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

Q: Can I extract large datasets using Import.io (Web Data Extraction) in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. Use startcrawl to run large concurrent crawls, and then use downloadcsv to pull down the first 1000 characters of the spreadsheet or getcrawldata to read the structured JSON.

Q: Does the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP server support dynamic JavaScript pages in Claude Desktop?

Yes, it does. The runmagicapi and runextractor tools interact with Import.io's cloud browsers, which execute JavaScript and handle complex rendering before returning structured data to your chat.

Q: How do I check my remaining API credits without leaving the chat?

Run the accountusage tool directly in your chat. Your agent will fetch your current credit status, preventing you from hitting unexpected platform limits during large crawls.

Run scrapers, download CSV data, and manage web extractions directly inside Claude Desktop without touching your browser.

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Control web scrapers inside Claude Desktop

The `run_extractor` tool triggers your configured Import.io extractors directly from the desktop chat interface. You feed it a URL, and Claude kicks off the run, returning a unique run ID so you don't have to monitor a web console manually. This means you can check the progress of your extraction with `get_extractor_status` or pull down the final dataset using `get_extractor_data`. Your AI client does the waiting for you and parses the raw JSON payload as soon as the run completes.

Trigger massive crawl jobs with this MCP Server

The `start_crawl` tool launches concurrent, large-scale extractions across multiple target domains. You don't need to write custom queuing scripts or manage proxy pools to get structured data from hundreds of pages. Keep tabs on your active jobs using `get_crawl_status` to view pages processed and current success rates. Once the run finishes, grab the entire unified dataset through `get_crawl_data` or get a quick spreadsheet-ready format with `download_csv`.

Run ad-hoc scraping on unstructured pages

The `run_magic_api` tool lets you bypass manual extractor configuration for quick, unstructured exploration of raw web pages. You give it a target URL, and the automated API extracts whatever structured tables and text it finds on the fly. If you need to manage your extraction budget, use `account_usage` to verify remaining API credits before running massive jobs. You can also run `list_extractors` to see your existing custom scrapers and pick the right ID for your task.

Setup guide

Set up Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 importio-web-data-extraction-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "importio-web-data-extraction-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Provide your API key in the environment variables, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

Yes, you can. Use `start_crawl` to run large concurrent crawls, and then use `download_csv` to pull down the first 1000 characters of the spreadsheet or `get_crawl_data` to read the structured JSON.

Yes, it does. The `run_magic_api` and `run_extractor` tools interact with Import.io's cloud browsers, which execute JavaScript and handle complex rendering before returning structured data to your chat.

Run the `account_usage` tool directly in your chat. Your agent will fetch your current credit status, preventing you from hitting unexpected platform limits during large crawls.

Your API credentials remain stored locally on your machine within Claude's configuration file. Scraped site payloads pass through Vinkius's ephemeral runtime sandbox via this MCP integration and are never permanently stored on external servers.

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