Import.io (Web Data Extraction) Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Pull structured web data and run bulk crawls from any website.
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Why people use Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Import.io (Web Data Extraction) Scraping for Data Analysts
This Connector lets you just tell your agent what you need. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating the site and returning clean data. You get a structured list of products or prices instead of a mess of HTML.
What Vinkius changes
You get production-ready web data in your chat window without touching a line of scraping code.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitor Pricing Analysis
A researcher asks for a table of prices from a rival site.
- Real-world use case 02
Bulk Inventory Collection
A manager needs 5,000 product links.
- Real-world use case 03
Schema Validation
A developer wants to see what an extractor returns for a specific site.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Import.io (Web Data Extraction) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Import.io (Web Data Extraction).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Import.io (Web Data Extraction).
- 01 Capability
Get crawl data
Pull the combined JSON output from a finished crawl job. This is useful for moving data into a database.
- 02 Capability
Get crawl status
See how many pages a bulk crawl has finished and its current success rate. Use this to monitor long jobs.
- 03 Capability
Account usage
View your remaining monthly API credits and subscription limits. This helps you stay on top of your budget.
- 04 Capability
Download csv
Get a CSV version of your extracted data for use in spreadsheets. It skips the manual conversion step.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Import.io (Web Data Extraction).
- 05 Capability
Get extractor data
Grab the JSON results from a specific, completed extraction run. This gives you the raw data for your agent.
- 06 Capability
List extractors
See every extractor currently configured in your Import.io account. This helps you find the right capability ID.
- 07 Capability
Run magic api
Let the automated Magic API find and pull data from an unstructured URL. It is perfect for quick exploration.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Import.io (Web Data Extraction).
- 08 Capability
Run extractor
Start a specific extraction for a URL and get a run ID to track it. This is for targeted data pulls.
- 09 Capability
Start crawl
Kick off a large-scale crawl across many pages at once. This handles high-volume data collection jobs.
- 10 Capability
Get extractor status
Check if your specific extraction is still running, finished, or failed. Use this to poll for results.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Import.io (Web Data Extraction) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Import.io (Web Data Extraction) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Import.io (Web Data Extraction) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"importio-web-data-extraction": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Import.io (Web Data Extraction), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"importio-web-data-extraction": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Ask Copilot: "Using Import.io (Web Data Extraction), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"importio-web-data-extraction": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Import.io (Web Data Extraction), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"importio-web-data-extraction": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Ask Cline: "Using Import.io (Web Data Extraction), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add importio-web-data-extraction --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cU0m5I8DrW8gA8godx9QuVLKZh1ElrmFOw6PdY9x/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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction)
Ask Claude: "Using Import.io (Web Data Extraction), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Import.io can move forward.
This is for data professionals who need to move information from websites into databases or spreadsheets but don't want to spend hours debugging selectors or managing proxy rotations.
Data Analyst
Pulls pricing data for weekly reports and moves it into internal dashboards.
Market Researcher
Monitors competitor product launches at scale and tracks market trends.
Product Manager
Validates data schemas and monitors crawler health across multiple projects.
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Before you connect
Questions about Import.io.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does Import.io (Web Data Extraction) work on sites with lots of Javascript?
Yes, it uses Import.io's infrastructure to handle dynamic content and JS rendering, making it much more reliable than simple scraping scripts.
Can I use Import.io (Web Data Extraction) to get data into Excel?
Yes, you can download your extracted data as a CSV file, which opens directly in Excel or Google Sheets for easy analysis.
How do I handle sites that block scrapers with Import.io (Web Data Extraction)?
The Connector uses a managed proxy network to bypass most common blocks and CAPTCHAs, ensuring your data collection stays on track.
Can I run a crawl on 1,000 pages at once with Import.io (Web Data Extraction)?
Yes, the bulk crawl capability is specifically designed for large-scale data collection across many pages concurrently.
Is there a way to see my credit balance with Import.io (Web Data Extraction)?
Yes, you can simply ask your agent to check your account usage at any time to see your remaining monthly credits.
Does Import.io (Web Data Extraction) require me to write any code?
No, you just describe the task to your agent in plain English and it uses the Connector to handle the technical work of getting the data.
Can I extract data from a website without a pre-configured extractor?
Yes. Use the run_magic_api capability. It uses Import.io's AI logic to automatically detect and extract structured or tabular data from any URL, making it ideal for quick exploration of new data sources.
How do I monitor the progress of a bulk crawl job?
Use the get_crawl_status capability by providing the Crawl ID returned when you started the job. Your agent will report the current state, number of pages processed, and success rate in real-time.
Can I get my extracted data in CSV format for spreadsheet analysis?
Absolutely. Use the download_csv capability with a completed Run ID. Your agent will retrieve the extraction data in CSV format, perfect for processing in capabilities like Excel or Google Sheets.
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