Bring Backlink Analysis
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ahrefs to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Ahrefs MCP Server?
Connect your Ahrefs account to your AI agent to unlock the world's most powerful SEO data platform. From auditing domain ratings and backlink profiles to researching keyword difficulty and monitoring SERP rankings, your agent handles your organic growth strategy through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Site Explorer — List and audit backlinks, broken links, and referring domains for any website
- Keyword Research — Retrieve keyword metrics (volume, difficulty, CPC) and generate related keyword ideas
- Organic Traffic Auditing — List top-performing pages and the organic keywords a domain ranks for
- SERP Analysis — Retrieve real-time search results for any keyword across different countries
- SEO Health Monitoring — Quickly retrieve Domain Rating (DR) and Ahrefs Rank to monitor authority trends
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Ahrefs API v3 Token
- Start optimizing your SEO and researching competitors through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- SEO Specialists — automate backlink audits and keyword research workflows effortlessly
- Content Marketers — identify top-performing content and relevant topics for your niche
- Digital Strategists — monitor competitor authority and organic traffic trends via chat
- Marketing Agencies — retrieve granular SEO data for client reports and performance tracking
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get backlink summary
Get domain SEO metrics
Get keyword metrics
Get historical search volume
Analyze search results
List website backlinks
Identify 404 broken links
Generate keyword ideas
List ranking keywords
List top performing pages
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Ahrefs data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Ahrefs in VS Code Copilot
Why run Ahrefs with Vinkius?
The Ahrefs connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Ahrefs using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Ahrefs and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Ahrefs to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Ahrefs for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Ahrefs is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Ahrefs API v3 Token?
Log in to Ahrefs as a workspace owner or admin, navigate to Account settings > API keys, and create a new key. Note that API v3 is the current standard; v2 is deprecated.
Does this integration consume Ahrefs API units?
Yes! Ahrefs uses a unit-based system. Every request costs at least 50 units, and the total cost depends on the number of rows and fields retrieved.
Can I analyze competitor domains?
Absolutely. You can provide any domain or URL to the Site Explorer tools to retrieve their backlink profiles, Domain Rating, and organic traffic data.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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