Can my AI automatically convert a web page into Markdown format?

Yes! Use the `scrape_markdown` tool. Provide the URL, and your agent will return the page content cleanly formatted in Markdown instantly.

How do I use AI to extract specific data like prices or stock from a site?

Simply ask the agent to run the `extract_data` action. Provide the URL and a prompt or schema of what you need, and ScrapingAnt's AI models will parse the page for you.

How do I find my ScrapingAnt API Key?

Log in to your ScrapingAnt dashboard, and you will find your unique API Key prominently displayed on the main page.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

ScrapingAnt MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 5 tools to Extract Structured Data, Get Api Usage, Scrape Extended Data, and more

Name: ScrapingAnt
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 5 Tools IDE

Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ScrapingAnt through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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The ScrapingAnt app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 5 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

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The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install ScrapingAnt and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scrapingant": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About ScrapingAnt MCP Server

Connect your ScrapingAnt account to any AI agent and take full control of your web data extraction and scraping orchestration through natural conversation. ScrapingAnt provides a high-performance scraping API with rotating proxies and headless browser rendering, and this integration allows you to retrieve raw HTML, convert pages to Markdown, and use AI-driven data extraction directly from your chat interface.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ScrapingAnt tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Stealth Scraper Orchestration — Retrieve raw HTML or extended page metadata while bypassing anti-bot systems and CAPTCHAs programmatically.
Markdown Intelligence — Extract web page content and automatically transform it into clean Markdown format directly from the AI interface.
AI-Driven Data Extraction — Use AI models to extract structured data from any website by providing a simple prompt or schema via natural language.
Browser & Proxy Control — Configure headless browser settings and proxy types (datacenter or residential) to optimize your scraping success rate.
Operational Monitoring — Track API credit usage and monitor system statistics using simple AI commands.

The ScrapingAnt MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 5 ScrapingAnt tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to ScrapingAnt through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning scrapingant, web-scraping, data-extraction, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

extract_structured_data

Extract JSON data using AI

get_api_usage

Check API credit usage

scrape_extended_data

Scrape webpage with network logs and cookies

scrape_to_markdown

Ideal for RAG and LLMs. Scrape webpage directly to Markdown

scrape_webpage

Handles JavaScript, anti-bot, and proxies automatically. Scrape a webpage with browser rendering

Connect ScrapingAnt to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ScrapingAnt into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using ScrapingAnt

Open Cascade and ask: "Using ScrapingAnt, help me...". 5 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the ScrapingAnt MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ScrapingAnt through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

ScrapingAnt + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ScrapingAnt MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ScrapingAnt and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query ScrapingAnt tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from ScrapingAnt and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine ScrapingAnt data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for ScrapingAnt in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with ScrapingAnt immediately.

"Extract the latest product prices from 'https://example.com/shop' using AI."

"Convert the page 'https://example.com/blog/post-1' to Markdown."

"Check my current API credit balance in ScrapingAnt."

Troubleshooting ScrapingAnt MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting ScrapingAnt to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

ScrapingAnt + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating ScrapingAnt MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.