• DATA
  • STATUS
  • ACTION
  • HUMAN

How to scrape websites with custom URLs with your AI

Connect ParseHub to your AI client once. After that, you just provide a URL and your AI handles the extraction using your pre-built templates.

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Short answer

Can I scrape new websites using my existing ParseHub templates?

Yes. You provide a new URL in chat, and your AI uses your existing ParseHub project templates to run the scrape and pull the data. You'll get the extracted results directly in your conversation.

The outcomes

Where your data lands

Depending on what you ask, your AI will deliver one of these outcomes.

DATA

Extracted web data

The AI uses get_run_data to pull the specific fields you defined in your template. You get the raw information ready for use.

STATUS

Scrape progress updates

If a scrape is still running, the AI uses get_run_details to tell you exactly where the process stands.

ACTION

New scrape triggers

The AI uses run_project_with_url to start a fresh extraction on a specific address you provide.

HUMAN

Template adjustments

If a website layout has changed, the AI cannot fix the template itself. You'll need to update your ParseHub project manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when the URL arrives.

Your AI acts as the bridge between your chat interface and your ParseHub scraping projects.

  1. Start the scrape

    Your AI takes the URL you provided and tells ParseHub to run your specific project against it.

    run_project_with_url

  2. Monitor progress

    The AI checks the status of the scraping job to see if it finished or if it's still working.

    get_run_details

  3. Fetch the results

    Once the job is done, the AI pulls the actual data points from the completed run.

    get_run_data

  4. Deliver information

    The AI presents the scraped data to you in a clean format within your chat window.

    get_run_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your first scrape.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual ParseHub project names and the URLs you want to scrape.

ParseHub Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KQ4Vz5JSUvjaARvQvBDyCn0dVVNm7RhifigMEXcR/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 — ParseHub capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "parsehub-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KQ4Vz5JSUvjaARvQvBDyCn0dVVNm7RhifigMEXcR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Run my 'Product Scraper' project on https://example.com/item/123

  • Check the status of my last ParseHub scrape run.

  • Get the data from my 'Real Estate' project for this URL: https://listings.com/house-45

  • Use my 'Price Monitor' template to scrape data from https://store.com/sale

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Start here

Connect ParseHub once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start scraping immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create a new scraping template for me?

    No. The AI can only use templates you have already created and saved in ParseHub.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle website logins?

    No. The AI uses the project settings you've already configured in ParseHub. If a site requires a login, that must be handled within your ParseHub project setup.

  • 03

    Can I scrape a site that has a completely different layout than my template?

    No. The AI applies your existing template to the new URL. If the layout is different, the scrape will likely fail or return incorrect data.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which project to use?

    You tell the AI which project name to use when you provide the URL in your prompt.

  • 05

    Can the AI download the data as a CSV file?

    The AI pulls the data into your chat. It does not have a tool to directly trigger a CSV download from ParseHub.

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