Ahrefs Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Research keywords and audit backlink profiles for organic growth.
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Why people use Ahrefs
Ahrefs for Automated Backlink Audits and SEO Research
This Connector changes that. You just tell your agent which site you're looking at. It pulls the metrics, identifies the top pages, and lists the keywords for you. You get a clean summary of your data right in the chat, letting you spend your time on strategy instead of clicking refresh all day.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional SEO data delivered directly into your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitor Gap Analysis
An SEO specialist asks their agent to find the top pages for a competitor and identifies which keywords they rank for using list_top_pages and list_organic_keywords.
- Real-world use case 02
Backlink Cleanup
A webmaster wants to fix their link profile.
- Real-world use case 03
Content Strategy Planning
A content marketer needs new topics.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Ahrefs capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Ahrefs.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.
- 01 Capability
Get domain overview
Pulls high-level SEO metrics like Domain Rating and total backlinks for any site.
- 02 Capability
List backlinks
Retrieves a list of websites linking to a specific domain.
- 03 Capability
List organic keywords
Shows the specific keywords a domain currently ranks for in search results.
- 04 Capability
Get backlinks stats
Provides a summary of backlink data to help assess site authority.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.
- 05 Capability
Get keyword overview
Delivers search volume, difficulty, and CPC for specific keywords.
- 06 Capability
List keyword ideas
Generates a list of related search terms to expand your content reach.
- 07 Capability
List broken backlinks
Finds 404 errors in a backlink profile so you can fix dead links.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ahrefs.
- 08 Capability
List top pages
Identifies the highest-performing pages on a website based on traffic.
- 09 Capability
Get keyword volume history
Shows how search volume for a term has changed over time.
- 10 Capability
Get serp overview
Analyzes search results for a keyword across different geographic regions.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Ahrefs to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Ahrefs 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_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Ahrefs for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Ahrefs in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ahrefs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Ahrefs, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ahrefs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs
Ask Copilot: "Using Ahrefs, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ahrefs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ahrefs, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ahrefs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs
Ask Cline: "Using Ahrefs, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ahrefs --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_438Pobgf0KzdN3FwVyCeSzpueHUe37gNI2Vzfh0f/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 Ahrefs
Ask Claude: "Using Ahrefs, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Ahrefs can move forward.
This is for SEO specialists and content marketers who are tired of manual data entry and constant tab switching. It's for the person who needs to justify a marketing budget with hard numbers but hates digging through complex dashboards all day.
SEO Specialist
Conducts backlink audits and keyword research on a Tuesday afternoon to prep for a client meeting.
Content Marketer
Scans for top-performing pages and new keyword ideas to build a content calendar.
Digital Strategist
Monitors competitor authority and organic traffic trends to adjust quarterly goals.
Marketing Agency Owner
Pulls granular SEO metrics for multiple clients to generate monthly performance reports.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Mozscape
Analyze SEO metrics, domain authority, and link profiles directly from your AI agent using the Mozscape API.
SpyFu
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Raven Tools
Track SEO rankings, audit website health, and generate white-label marketing reports for your clients automatically.
ContentKing
Enable your AI agent to fetch real-time SEO audit metrics and monitor website changes through ContentKing.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Ahrefs connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Ahrefs.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Ahrefs MCP to do my keyword research?
Yes. You can ask your agent to find high-volume keywords, check their difficulty scores, and get related ideas to build out your content plan.
How does the Ahrefs MCP help with backlink audits?
It allows your agent to list every backlink for a site and identify 404 errors. You can quickly find and fix dead links to improve your domain health.
Does the Ahrefs MCP work with my existing Ahrefs account?
It connects directly to your Ahrefs API v3. You just need your API token to give your agent access to your existing data and capabilities.
Can I use the Ahrefs MCP to track my competitors?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to pull a competitor's top pages, check their organic keywords, and see their domain rating trends.
Will the Ahrefs MCP show me search results for different countries?
Yes. You can use it to see how specific keywords rank in different regions, which is great for international SEO planning.
Is the Ahrefs MCP good for content marketers?
It's a huge time saver. It helps you identify what content is actually working for your niche and gives you fresh keyword ideas to keep your blog updated.
How do I find my Ahrefs API v3 Token?
Log in to Ahrefs as a workspace owner or admin, navigate to Account settings > API keys, and create a new key. Note that API v3 is the current standard; v2 is deprecated.
Does this integration consume Ahrefs API units?
Yes! Ahrefs uses a unit-based system. Every request costs at least 50 units, and the total cost depends on the number of rows and fields retrieved.
Can I analyze competitor domains?
Absolutely. You can provide any domain or URL to the Site Explorer capabilities to retrieve their backlink profiles, Domain Rating, and organic traffic data.
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