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.

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.

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.

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.

Is the data real-time?

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

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 capabilities to retrieve their backlink profiles, Domain Rating, and organic traffic data.

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Connect Ahrefs to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. 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.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

01
Get domain overview
Get domain SEO metrics
02
List backlinks
List website backlinks
03
List organic keywords
List ranking keywords
04
List keyword ideas
Generate keyword ideas

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

05
List broken backlinks
Identify 404 broken links
06
Get backlinks stats
Get backlink summary
07
Get keyword overview
Get keyword metrics

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.

08
Get keyword volume history
Get historical search volume
09
Get serp overview
Analyze search results
10
List top pages
List top performing pages

Real work

What teams actually run

Competitor Authority Check

Want to know if a rival site is gaining ground? Use this MCP to check their domain overview and backlink stats to gauge their overall authority.

Content Gap Analysis

Your current content is missing something. Use the keyword ideas capability to generate related topics and then check keyword metrics to see which ones have high volume.

Technical SEO Audit

You suspect a site has broken links. Run the capability to list broken backlinks and then use the domain overview to check the overall site health.

Local SEO Research

Need to know how a keyword performs in a specific region? Use the SERP analysis capability to retrieve real-time search results for different countries.

Automate a task

Put Ahrefs to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Ahrefs works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Ahrefs to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

973ms average. Fast in production.

Ahrefs is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1117ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 760ms
Slowest day: 1117ms
14-day trend: Slowing+16%

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.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
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

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Ahrefs in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

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.
06
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.
07
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.
08
Can I analyze competitor domains?
Absolutely. You can provide any domain or URL to the Site Explorer capabilities to retrieve their backlink profiles, Domain Rating, and organic traffic data.

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Connect Ahrefs to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get domain overview

List backlinks

List organic keywords

List keyword ideas

05-07

List broken backlinks

Get backlinks stats

Get keyword overview

08-10

Get keyword volume history

Get serp overview

List top pages

What teams actually run

Competitor Authority Check

Content Gap Analysis

Technical SEO Audit

Local SEO Research

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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SEO Specialists

Content Marketers

Digital Strategists

Marketing Agencies

Do I need to use a specific AI model?

Is this just a directory of SEO capabilities?

What kind of data can I get about backlinks?

Can I check keyword difficulty?

Is the data real-time?

How do I find my Ahrefs API v3 Token?

Does this integration consume Ahrefs API units?

Can I analyze competitor domains?

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