BuiltWith Tech Lookup Connector for AI agents.
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Audit website technology stacks and CMS platforms instantly.
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Why people use BuiltWith Tech Lookup
BuiltWith Tech Lookup for Automated Website Tech Audits
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to do the heavy lifting. It pulls the data directly, giving you a clean list of every CMS, framework, and hosting provider in seconds. You get the full picture without ever opening a browser.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to the technical DNA of any website through a simple chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Qualifying a B2B lead
A sales rep needs to know if a lead uses Shopify.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a site migration
A developer is migrating a site and needs to see what's currently there.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching market penetration
A researcher wants to see who uses React.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete BuiltWith Tech Lookup capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with BuiltWith Tech Lookup.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through BuiltWith Tech Lookup.
- 01 Capability
Get free domain profile
Pull basic tech categories without using premium credits. It's perfect for quick, high-volume checks.
- 02 Capability
Get tech domain lists
Find a list of domains that use a specific technology. It's great for identifying all users of a certain CMS or framework.
- 03 Capability
Get domain relationships
Map out infrastructure relationships for a domain. Use this to see how different web properties are connected.
- 04 Capability
Get domain keywords
Retrieve the keyword profile for a specific domain. Use this to see what search terms a site is targeting.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through BuiltWith Tech Lookup.
- 05 Capability
Get domain company info
Get company-specific data for a domain. This helps you understand the business behind the website.
- 06 Capability
Get tech trends
Get usage trends for a specific technology like React or Shopify. This helps you see how a tech is growing over time.
- 07 Capability
Get domain trust
Get trust indicators for a domain. This shows the general reliability and reputation of a web property.
- 08 Capability
Lookup domain tech
Lookup the complete technology stack for a domain. This is the primary capability for a full technical audit.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask BuiltWith Tech Lookup to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use BuiltWith Tech Lookup from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it BuiltWith Tech Lookup, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable BuiltWith Tech Lookup for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the BuiltWith Tech Lookup URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable BuiltWith Tech Lookup in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"builtwith-tech-lookup": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"builtwith-tech-lookup": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Ask Copilot: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"builtwith-tech-lookup": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"builtwith-tech-lookup": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Ask Cline: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add builtwith-tech-lookup --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fdAzygKHeTGfYmQw3oL59Ls8y5Ledcxhbh6S1cJ4/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Ask Claude: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work BuiltWith can move forward.
BuiltWith Tech Lookup is for the people who need to know what's under the hood of a website without manually inspecting headers or source code. It solves the problem of tedious manual research for tech audits and lead qualification.
B2B Sales Development Rep
Qualifies leads by identifying the specific software and marketing capabilities a prospect already uses.
Web Developer
Researches competitor stacks to see what frameworks or CMS options they chose for a project.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Maps out the infrastructure and third-party services of a target domain to identify potential attack surfaces.
Market Researcher
Tracks the adoption rate of specific SaaS capabilities or web technologies across entire industries.
When one Connector is not enough
Carry the request into a workflow.
Combine BuiltWith with the systems that finish the task.
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Screen Accelerator Applications Using MCP
10,000 applications received, companies verified, fake traction filtered , shortlist the real startups from the noise in hours, not weeks
Spot Competing Startups Using Connectors
Tech stacks compared, market overlap mapped, duplicate startups flagged , catch two batch companies building the same product before Demo Day embarrasses everyone
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Before you connect
Questions about BuiltWith.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can BuiltWith Tech Lookup tell me what CMS a website uses?
Yes, it can identify if a site is running on platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Magento, or other custom systems. This helps you understand how a site is managed without having to guess.
Is there a way to check websites without using premium credits?
Yes, you can use the capability to get basic technology categories for a domain without consuming premium credits. This is great for quick checks on large numbers of sites.
Can I find out which hosting providers a competitor uses?
Absolutely. The Connector can identify the hosting, CDN, and security providers for any digital property, giving you a clear view of their infrastructure.
How does this help with B2B sales?
It lets you qualify leads by seeing what software they already use. If you know they use a specific CRM or analytics capability, you can tailor your pitch to fit their existing workflow.
Can I see the relationship between different domains?
Yes, the capability can map out infrastructure relationships. This is useful for seeing how different web properties are connected or hosted by the same providers.
Can I see trends for specific technologies like React?
Yes, you can get usage trends for a specific technology to see how it's being adopted over time. This is perfect for market research and staying ahead of industry shifts.
What kind of trust indicators does it provide?
It pulls trust indicators for a domain, which helps you understand the general reputation and reliability of a web property during your research.
Can I detect if a site uses Shopify?
Yes! Use the lookup_domain_tech capability. The response will include any detected eCommerce platforms, including Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce.
What kind of technologies can BuiltWith identify?
BuiltWith identifies thousands of technologies including CMS, Analytics, JavaScript Libraries, Advertising, Widgets, Hosting, and Email Services.
Is there a limit to how many sites I can lookup?
The usage depends on your specific BuiltWith API plan. Each call to lookup_domain_tech consumes one API credit from your account.
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