How do I connect Octoparse to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and provide your Octoparse OpenAPI Access Token. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.

Can I run scrapers in the cloud?

Yes, this MCP allows you to start and stop cloud-based scraping tasks directly through your AI interface.

What AI clients are compatible?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How do I see if a scraping task is finished?

You can ask your agent to check the status of a task. It will tell you if the task is running, completed, or stopped.

Can I filter the data I get back?

Yes, you can ask your agent to retrieve only new, non-exported data from a specific task.

Can my AI automatically find the latest extracted data for a specific task?

Yes! Use the get_not_exported_data capability with the Task ID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata for the newest records that haven't been marked as exported yet in seconds.

How do I find my Octoparse OpenAPI Access Token?

Log in to Octoparse, navigate to the OpenAPI section in your profile or developer portal, and follow the instructions to generate a Bearer token using your account credentials.

Can I start a scraper via the AI?

Absolutely. Use the start_task capability with your Task ID. The AI will command Octoparse to begin the extraction in the cloud immediately.

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Connect Octoparse (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Turn your AI agent into a dedicated data researcher.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Octoparse.

01
Get task data
Retrieves specific extracted data from a scraping task using an offset.
02
Get task status
Checks the current progress and state of a specific scraping job.
03
List task groups
Returns a list of all your organized scraping task groups.
04
Stop task
Immediately halts a running scraping task.

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05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Octoparse.

05
Update data status
Marks specific data records as exported to keep your workflow organized.
06
Get new data
Fetches only the fresh, non-exported records from a task.
07
List tasks
Shows all your scraping tasks, with the option to filter by group ID.
08
Start task
Triggers a cloud-based scraping task to begin running.

Real work

What teams actually run

Competitor Pricing

Trigger a scraper to check competitor prices and have the agent summarize the changes.

Lead Generation

Run a task to pull contact info from directories and feed it straight to your agent.

Market Monitoring

Set up a task to track product availability and check its status periodically.

Automated Data Ingestion

Use the agent to pull new, non-exported records into your analysis pipeline.

Automate a task

Put Octoparse 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

Octoparse 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 Octoparse 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

703ms average. Fast in production.

Octoparse is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 781ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 523ms
Slowest day: 781ms
14-day trend: Improving-5%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 Octoparse, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Octoparse Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HogQWNUeBfB97TxEMjMIKvpZMNIIERR4EpYDeK4q/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 — Octoparse capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

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  "mcpServers": {
    "octoparse-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HogQWNUeBfB97TxEMjMIKvpZMNIIERR4EpYDeK4q/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 Octoparse in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Octoparse owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to turn web data into actionable intelligence without manual scraping.

01
Market Researchers
They hand off competitor monitoring and pricing trend tracking to the agent.
02
Data Analysts
They use the agent to automate web data ingestion and monitor extraction health.
03
Developers
They integrate real-time web scraping directly into their chat-based workflows.

FAQ

Questions Octoparse owners ask.

01
How do I connect Octoparse to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and provide your Octoparse OpenAPI Access Token. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.
02
Can I run scrapers in the cloud?
Yes, this MCP allows you to start and stop cloud-based scraping tasks directly through your AI interface.
03
What AI clients are compatible?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
How do I see if a scraping task is finished?
You can ask your agent to check the status of a task. It will tell you if the task is running, completed, or stopped.
05
Can I filter the data I get back?
Yes, you can ask your agent to retrieve only new, non-exported data from a specific task.
06
Can my AI automatically find the latest extracted data for a specific task?
Yes! Use the get_not_exported_data capability with the Task ID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata for the newest records that haven't been marked as exported yet in seconds.
07
How do I find my Octoparse OpenAPI Access Token?
Log in to Octoparse, navigate to the OpenAPI section in your profile or developer portal, and follow the instructions to generate a Bearer token using your account credentials.
08
Can I start a scraper via the AI?
Absolutely. Use the start_task capability with your Task ID. The AI will command Octoparse to begin the extraction in the cloud immediately.

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We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

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05-08

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What AI clients are compatible?

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Can I filter the data I get back?

Can my AI automatically find the latest extracted data for a specific task?

How do I find my Octoparse OpenAPI Access Token?

Can I start a scraper via the AI?

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