How to Use the Olostep MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Olostep in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server details under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart the app, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Q: Can Olostep handle complex JS on Claude Desktop?

Yes. The scrapeurl tool triggers a headless browser to render the page fully before returning the content. It solves the common issue of empty responses from interactive websites.

Q: How do I view batch progress in Claude Desktop?

Use the listbatches tool to see all your current jobs. You can then use getbatch or getbatchresults to check the status and grab the final data.

Turn Claude Desktop into a web scraping machine. Hook up Olostep to pull structured data from any URL directly into your chat workflow.

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Scrape dynamic sites inside Claude Desktop

Use `scrape_url` to grab HTML, markdown, or text from complex web pages that rely on JavaScript. You get the content back immediately, letting you analyze site structure without leaving your desktop app. This MCP server handles the headless browser side, so you don't have to deal with DOM rendering or hidden elements. Just point the tool at a URL and get the data you need to work with.

Manage scraping batches with Olostep

Trigger large-scale data collection by passing multiple URLs to `create_batch`. It’s built for heavy lifting, allowing you to queue up jobs and keep your focus on the analysis part of your task. When your batch is ready, use `get_batch_results` to bring the output into your conversation. It keeps your workspace clean while the server processes the heavy traffic in the background.

Monitor your usage in real-time

Check exactly how many credits you have left by calling `get_usage` right inside your chat. It prevents you from hitting surprise limits while you are in the middle of a big research session. If you need to verify your connection before starting, use `check_olostep_status` to confirm the API is talking to your agent. This simple check saves you from debugging failed requests later.

Setup guide

Set up Olostep MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Olostep MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Olostep MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under olostep-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "olostep-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Olostep MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server details under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart the app, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Yes. The `scrape_url` tool triggers a headless browser to render the page fully before returning the content. It solves the common issue of empty responses from interactive websites.

Your data stays between your local client and the API endpoint. We only handle the raw HTML, text, and metadata you explicitly request during your scraping sessions.

Absolutely. The server runs as a local subprocess, giving you full access to the scraping tools without needing an external proxy or complex setup.

Use the `list_batches` tool to see all your current jobs. You can then use `get_batch` or `get_batch_results` to check the status and grab the final data.

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