ScraperAPI MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ScraperAPI 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add scraperapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ScraperAPI MCP Server
Connect your ScraperAPI account to any AI agent to bypass IP bans, CAPTCHAs, and complex anti-bot systems. Allow your agent to scrape the web dynamically using a pool of millions of proxies.
Claude Code registers ScraperAPI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ScraperAPI data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Render JavaScript — Command your AI to fetch data from SPAs (Single Page Applications) like React or Vue sites flawlessly
- Structured E-commerce & SEO — Extract parsed Amazon product pages via ASIN or pull Google SERP attributes in structured JSON formats directly to your chat
- Premium Unblocking — Access high-quality residential proxies automatically when dealing with ultra-secure or aggressive Cloudflare-protected targets
- Asynchronous & Visual Scraping — Spawn background scraping jobs for slow-loading pages or ask the AI to generate full-page screenshot URLs upon request
The ScraperAPI MCP Server exposes 10 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.
How to Connect ScraperAPI to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ScraperAPI MCP Server with Claude Code.
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 ScraperAPI
Ask Claude: "Using ScraperAPI, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ScraperAPI MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ScraperAPI 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 ScraperAPI 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
ScraperAPI + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ScraperAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ScraperAPI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ScraperAPI nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ScraperAPI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ScraperAPI status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ScraperAPI MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ScraperAPI to Claude Code via MCP:
create_async_job
Returns a job ID. Creates an asynchronous scraping job
custom_scrape
Performs a scrape with custom ScraperAPI parameters
get_account_stats
Retrieves API usage statistics
get_async_job
Retrieves the status and result of an async job
get_screenshot_link
Generates a URL to capture a full-page screenshot
scrape_amazon
Retrieves structured Amazon product details
scrape_google_serp
Retrieves structured Google Search results
scrape_html
Automatically rotates proxies. Scrapes standard HTML from a URL
scrape_js_rendered
Scrapes a URL with JavaScript rendering enabled
scrape_premium
Scrapes a URL using high-quality residential proxies
Example Prompts for ScraperAPI in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ScraperAPI immediately.
"Scrape an Amazon product page for this ASIN: B08J5F3G18 and list its price."
"Run a Google SERP check for the keyword 'best LLM orchestration frameworks'."
"Take a screenshot of https://netflix.com homepage so I can check its layout."
Troubleshooting ScraperAPI MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ScraperAPI to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ScraperAPI + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ScraperAPI MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
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?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect ScraperAPI with your favorite client
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Connect ScraperAPI to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.