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Use Ahrefs with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Get deep insights into backlinks, keywords, and domain authority.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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Complete set · 10 capabilities

The complete Ahrefs capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Ahrefs.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

  1. 01

    Get domain overview

    Get domain SEO metrics

  2. 02

    List backlinks

    List website backlinks

  3. 03

    List organic keywords

    List ranking keywords

  4. 04

    List keyword ideas

    Generate keyword ideas

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

  1. 05

    List broken backlinks

    Identify 404 broken links

  2. 06

    Get backlinks stats

    Get backlink summary

  3. 07

    Get keyword overview

    Get keyword metrics

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

  1. 08

    Get keyword volume history

    Get historical search volume

  2. 09

    Get serp overview

    Analyze search results

  3. 10

    List top pages

    List top performing pages

Observed, not estimated

909ms average. Fast in production.

Ahrefs is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day
744ms
Slowest day
1159ms
14-day trend
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Ahrefs, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Ahrefs. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Ahrefs Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Ahrefs capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ahrefs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Who it's for

Built for the work Ahrefs owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for anyone whose job depends on deep, verifiable SEO data. It hands off the tedious, manual data collection to your AI agent, letting you focus on strategy and content creation. You'll use it to track competitor movements, audit client sites, and plan out content pillars with confidence.

  • 01

    SEO Specialists

    Automate backlink audits and keyword research workflows effortlessly, getting granular data instantly.

  • 02

    Content Marketers

    Identify top-performing content and relevant topics for your niche by analyzing existing site data.

  • 03

    Digital Strategists

    Monitor competitor authority and organic traffic trends via chat, making strategic decisions faster.

  • 04

    Marketing Agencies

    Retrieve granular SEO data for client reports and performance tracking, keeping client communication smooth.

FAQ

Questions Ahrefs owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need to use a specific AI model?

    No. As long as your AI client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it works. You can connect it from Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

  • 02

    Is this just a directory of SEO capabilities?

    No, this is a fully hosted and managed MCP. Vinkius handles the connection and keeps the service running. You connect once and get access to all the capabilities immediately.

  • 03

    What kind of data can I get about backlinks?

    You can get a full backlink summary, list all backlinks, and even identify broken 404 links that need fixing. It gives you a complete picture of link authority.

  • 04

    Can I check keyword difficulty?

    Yes. You can use the keyword overview capability to get metrics like search volume, difficulty score, and estimated CPC for any keyword.

  • 05

    Is the data real-time?

    The MCP provides access to Ahrefs' live data, allowing you to analyze current SERP results and domain metrics.

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