How does this MCP handle websites that block bots?

The MCP uses a network of residential and mobile proxies to mimic real users, which helps bypass aggressive bot detection.

Can it scrape websites that use a lot of JavaScript?

Yes, the scrape_js_rendered capability uses a headless browser to capture the fully rendered state of dynamic pages.

What kind of data formats can I get?

You can get raw HTML or structured JSON, especially when using the e-commerce or auto-extraction capabilities.

Which AI clients can I use with this?

You can connect this MCP to any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Do I need to manage my own proxies?

No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and the proxy management is handled through the WebScrapingAPI infrastructure.

Can I scrape websites that heavily use JavaScript?

Yes. Use the scrape_js_rendered capability. It utilizes a headless browser to execute the JavaScript on the target page and returns the full rendered HTML, making it ideal for SPAs built with React, Vue, or Angular.

How do I get structured data from Google search results?

You can use the search_google_serp capability. Simply provide your search query, and WebScrapingAPI will return a structured JSON object containing organic results, titles, URLs, snippets, and even ads.

What if a website blocks standard scraping attempts?

Use the scrape_via_residential_proxy capability. This routes your request through real residential IP addresses, providing maximum anonymity and allowing you to bypass aggressive bot protection systems.

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Connect WebScrapingAPI 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. Turn any AI agent into a professional web scraper.

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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 WebScrapingAPI.

01
Custom API scrape
This capability executes a scrape using advanced parameters like specific countries, sessions, or wait times.
02
Scrape ecommerce product
It pulls product details like price, title, and reviews from Amazon, Walmart, and other major stores as structured JSON.
03
Scrape js rendered
This capability uses a headless browser to capture the full rendered state of complex, dynamic web pages.
04
Search bing serp
It retrieves structured search engine results specifically from Bing.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through WebScrapingAPI.

05
Search google serp
This capability fetches structured organic, ad, or snippet results from Google based on your query.
06
Search yandex serp
It pulls structured search engine results from Yandex.
07
Scrape and auto extract
This capability scrapes a page and automatically extracts structured data from news or product content.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through WebScrapingAPI.

08
Scrape as mobile
It emulates a mobile device to scrape how a website appears on handheld browsers.
09
Scrape static HTML
This capability pulls raw HTML from any URL using datacenter proxies.
10
Scrape via residential proxy
It uses residential proxies to provide high anonymity and bypass aggressive bot detection.

Real work

What teams actually run

Competitor Price Monitoring

Your agent checks Amazon or Walmart for price changes on specific products every day.

SEO Rank Tracking

You ask your agent to pull search results from different engines to see where your site ranks.

Market Research

Data scientists use the agent to pull large amounts of product reviews for sentiment analysis.

News Aggregation

The agent scrapes news articles and extracts the core text and metadata automatically.

Automate a task

Put WebScrapingAPI 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

WebScrapingAPI 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 WebScrapingAPI 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

987ms average. Fast in production.

WebScrapingAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1177ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 713ms
Slowest day: 1177ms
14-day trend: Slowing+6%

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 WebScrapingAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

WebScrapingAPI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ViraSWOUvJPv9ZsTRcY0QMZxrqOQDwQ6PRVHRLMc/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 — WebScrapingAPI capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "webscrapingapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ViraSWOUvJPv9ZsTRcY0QMZxrqOQDwQ6PRVHRLMc/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 WebScrapingAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work WebScrapingAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to feed live web data into their AI workflows without building their own infrastructure.

01
Data Scientists
They hand off the task of collecting massive datasets for ML training to the agent.
02
Developers
They use the agent to test scraping logic and verify JS rendering without writing custom code.
03
E-commerce Managers
They task the agent with monitoring competitor pricing and product availability.
04
SEO Specialists
They use the agent to track search rankings and analyze snippets across different regions.

FAQ

Questions WebScrapingAPI owners ask.

01
How does this MCP handle websites that block bots?
The MCP uses a network of residential and mobile proxies to mimic real users, which helps bypass aggressive bot detection.
02
Can it scrape websites that use a lot of JavaScript?
Yes, the scrape_js_rendered capability uses a headless browser to capture the fully rendered state of dynamic pages.
03
What kind of data formats can I get?
You can get raw HTML or structured JSON, especially when using the e-commerce or auto-extraction capabilities.
04
Which AI clients can I use with this?
You can connect this MCP to any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
05
Do I need to manage my own proxies?
No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and the proxy management is handled through the WebScrapingAPI infrastructure.
06
Can I scrape websites that heavily use JavaScript?
Yes. Use the scrape_js_rendered capability. It utilizes a headless browser to execute the JavaScript on the target page and returns the full rendered HTML, making it ideal for SPAs built with React, Vue, or Angular.
07
How do I get structured data from Google search results?
You can use the search_google_serp capability. Simply provide your search query, and WebScrapingAPI will return a structured JSON object containing organic results, titles, URLs, snippets, and even ads.
08
What if a website blocks standard scraping attempts?
Use the scrape_via_residential_proxy capability. This routes your request through real residential IP addresses, providing maximum anonymity and allowing you to bypass aggressive bot protection systems.

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Connect WebScrapingAPI 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

Custom API scrape

Scrape ecommerce product

Scrape js rendered

Search bing serp

05-07

Search google serp

Search yandex serp

Scrape and auto extract

08-10

Scrape as mobile

Scrape static HTML

Scrape via residential proxy

What teams actually run

Competitor Price Monitoring

SEO Rank Tracking

Market Research

News Aggregation

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

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Data Scientists

Developers

E-commerce Managers

SEO Specialists

How does this MCP handle websites that block bots?

Can it scrape websites that use a lot of JavaScript?

What kind of data formats can I get?

Which AI clients can I use with this?

Do I need to manage my own proxies?

Can I scrape websites that heavily use JavaScript?

How do I get structured data from Google search results?

What if a website blocks standard scraping attempts?

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