What is the difference between DA and PA in Moz?

Domain Authority (DA) predicts how well a whole website will rank, while Page Authority (PA) predicts the ranking potential of a single page. Your agent can retrieve both metrics using the `get_url_metrics` tool to guide your SEO strategy.

How do I check the anchor text distribution for my backlinks?

Use the `get_anchor_text` tool with your target domain. Your agent will retrieve a mapped list of terms and their occurrence counts, helping you identify if your link profile looks natural or over-optimized for specific keywords.

Can my agent find the best pages on a competitor's site?

Absolutely. Use the `get_top_pages` tool with the competitor's domain. Your agent will return a list of their highest-authority pages, allowing you to see which content pieces are attracting the most link equity.

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research)
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About Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server

Connect your Moz API account to any AI agent and take full control of your search engine optimization, link research, and competitive intelligence through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Authority Orchestration — Retrieve precise Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA) scores for any URL or root domain to understand ranking potential directly from your agent
Backlink Audit — List incoming and outgoing links for specific domains, extracting source URLs, anchor texts, and equity boundaries to identify high-value linking opportunities
Competitive Intelligence — Compare multiple target domains simultaneously to retrieve side-by-side metrics including spam scores and literal link counts securely
Anchor Text Analysis — Extract the literal distribution of anchor text across your backlink profile to understand semantic density and keyword relevance natively
Top Pages Discovery — Query the most internally and externally linked pages within a domain, sorted by Page Authority, to identify high-equity content assets
Global Web Rankings — Access globally tracked lists of top root domains and pages based on Moz's massive link index to benchmark against industry leaders
Usage Monitoring — Track your API row consumption and remaining quotas in real-time to manage your research budget and avoid automated service halts

The Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research), help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) to Cursor via MCP:

get_anchor_text

Analyze literal anchor text distribution matching backlinks that point to an explicit domain

get_incoming_links

Get explicit incoming backlinks hitting a specific domain mapping Moz API link index

get_linking_domains

Get summarized root linking domains hitting specific bounds

get_outgoing_links

Get explicit outgoing external links originating from a target mapping outbound anchor texts

get_top_links

Get explicitly top-ranked backlinks mapped directly onto a domain sorted primarily by Domain Authority

get_top_pages

Query top-performing literal pages existing inside an explicit domain sorted by highest internal linking/PA

get_url_metrics

0 metrics defining explicitly domain rankings and literal link equity boundaries. Get Moz API V3 Domain Authority (DA) Page Authority (PA) spam scoring and mapped exact link counts

get_usage

Check running quota tracking for current Moz API rows

global_top_domains

Extract static global Top root Domains evaluating worldwide highest DA metrics

global_top_pages

Extract static global Top Pages across entire web indexed by Moz metric systems

Example Prompts for Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) immediately.

"Get Moz metrics for 'moz.com' and 'ahrefs.com'"

"List the top 5 incoming links for 'stripe.com' sorted by authority"

"Show me the anchor text distribution for 'vercel.com'"

Troubleshooting Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research) MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.