How to Use the ZenRows MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can ZenRows handle geo-specific data when using Claude Code?

Yes. The scrapegeo tool lets you specify a region like 'us' or 'gb'. This means your cron job runs against localized content, which is critical if the script needs regional pricing or market data.

Q: What format should I expect when using ZenRows with Claude Code?

You'll get output tailored to the function. Use scrapemarkdown for clean text, or use scrapeautoparse if you need structured JSON-like data embedded in your script's standard output.

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Bypassing Web Defenses

When your pipeline hits a heavily protected site, ZenRows ensures the scrape runs by activating `scrape_antibot`. This lets Claude Code pull data from sites that usually block automated access. The server also handles proxy rotation and CAPTCHA management automatically. You pipe the output to your next step without worrying about rate limits or IP blocks.

Advanced Content Rendering

If the data only loads after JS runs, use `scrape_js` for rendering via a headless browser. This is necessary when static fetching fails. Alternatively, if you just need the raw page source without running JavaScript, `scrape_html` works perfectly. To ensure your script waits for critical content before scraping, implement a pause using `scrape_wait` based on specific CSS selectors.

Data Cleaning and Structuring

Don't pass raw HTML into your scripts. Use `scrape_markdown` to strip out ads and navigation clutter instantly. The output is clean Markdown, perfect for generating documentation or feed files. For maximum reliability in a headless environment, you can combine `scrape_autoparse` with `scrape_custom`. This lets you define the selectors *and* ensure structured extraction happens in one command line call.

Setup guide

Set up ZenRows MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see zenrows-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest ZenRows transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available ZenRows tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http zenrows-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the ZenRows MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenrows-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ZenRows MCP in Claude Code

It provides reliable access to web content, regardless of anti-bot measures. You can run a full scrape in a GitHub Action or Docker container, and the MCP Server handles proxy rotation and CAPTCHA bypass for your script.

Yes. The `scrape_geo` tool lets you specify a region like 'us' or 'gb'. This means your cron job runs against localized content, which is critical if the script needs regional pricing or market data.

The server touches general web content and CSS selectors. If your pipeline processes sensitive information, you can use `scrape_premium` to enforce higher anonymity by routing requests through premium residential proxies.

It is. The server’s design for headless execution means the tools are stable in non-GUI environments. Pairing `scrape_js` with proxy rotation ensures that even complex, JS-rendered data can be reliably fetched on a schedule.

You'll get output tailored to the function. Use `scrape_markdown` for clean text, or use `scrape_autoparse` if you need structured JSON-like data embedded in your script's standard output.

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