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Use Import.io with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Extract structured data from any website via Import.io. run extractors, manage bulk crawls, and monitor API usage.

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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 Import.io capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Import.io.

  1. 01

    Account usage

    No parameters required. Check import.io account API credit usage

  2. 02

    Get crawl data

    Retrieve the unified JSON output of a completed import.io crawl job

  3. 03

    Get crawl status

    Start_crawl to check progress (pages processed, success rate, current state). Check the status of an ongoing import.io crawl job

  4. 04

    Get extractor status

    Run_extractor. Returns the current state (running, completed, failed) and metadata about the run. Check the status of an active or past import.io extraction run

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Import.io.

  1. 05

    Start crawl

    Starts a large-scale data extraction job across multiple pages concurrently. Trigger an import.io bulk crawl job

  2. 06

    Get extractor data

    Fails if the run is still in progress. Retrieve structured JSON data from a completed import.io extraction

  3. 07

    List extractors

    Useful for finding the correct extractor_id to run dynamically. List all extractors configured on the import.io account

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Import.io.

  1. 08

    Download csv

    Returns the first 1000 characters and file stats. Ideal for spreadsheet processing. Download extraction data directly as CSV text

  2. 09

    Run magic API

    Ideal for quick, unstructured exploration. Run the import.io automated Magic API against a URL

  3. 10

    Run extractor

    Triggers an async extraction run and returns a run_id. Use this run_id to poll for status or data. Trigger an import.io extractor for a specific URL

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Fastest day
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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 Import.io, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Import.io Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 — Import.io capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "importio-web-data-extraction-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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

FAQ

Questions Import.io owners ask.

  • 01

    Can I extract data from a website without a pre-configured extractor?

    Yes. Use the run_magic_api capability. It uses Import.io's AI logic to automatically detect and extract structured or tabular data from any URL, making it ideal for quick exploration of new data sources.

  • 02

    How do I monitor the progress of a bulk crawl job?

    Use the get_crawl_status capability by providing the Crawl ID returned when you started the job. Your agent will report the current state, number of pages processed, and success rate in real-time.

  • 03

    Can I get my extracted data in CSV format for spreadsheet analysis?

    Absolutely. Use the download_csv capability with a completed Run ID. Your agent will retrieve the extraction data in CSV format, perfect for processing in capabilities like Excel or Google Sheets.

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