How to Use the Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop use Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) to check Domain Authority?

Yes. Just name the domain and the agent runs geturlmetrics. It returns the exact DA and PA scores you need for your audit.

Q: Does Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) work with Claude Desktop for site comparisons?

It does. You can query gettoppages for multiple domains and have your agent generate a side-by-side comparison of the results.

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Check site authority in Claude Desktop

Stop guessing your site's health. Use `get_url_metrics` to grab real-time Domain Authority, Page Authority, and spam scores directly from the Moz index. Your agent parses these numbers instantly. It identifies which pages hold the most weight so you can prioritize your optimization efforts based on actual data.

Deep backlink analysis for Claude Desktop

Map out your entire link profile with precision. The `get_incoming_links` and `get_linking_domains` tools provide raw counts of every site pointing to your content. Compare these findings against `get_anchor_text` to spot unnatural patterns. You'll see exactly where your traffic originates and identify domains that need your attention.

Monitor your API quota in Claude Desktop

Keep your research on track without hitting unexpected limits. The `get_usage` tool reports your remaining row allowance for the current billing cycle. This keeps your SEO workflow predictable. You'll know exactly when to scale back or upgrade your access before a critical report gets cut off.

Setup guide

Set up Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) 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 Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) 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 Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) 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 moz-seo-metrics-link-research-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "moz-seo-metrics-link-research-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP in Claude Desktop

Connect the server via your config file and ask your agent to pull data. It uses `get_incoming_links` to list referring domains for any target URL you provide.

Yes. Just name the domain and the agent runs `get_url_metrics`. It returns the exact DA and PA scores you need for your audit.

It does. You can query `get_top_pages` for multiple domains and have your agent generate a side-by-side comparison of the results.

Your credentials stay on your local machine. They are loaded into the process environment variables when you start the server via your config file.

It only touches the Moz link index and metric endpoints. It reads your API usage, backlink counts, anchor text, and domain authority scores.

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