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PhantomBuster MCP. Control web scraping and data extraction via conversation.

PhantomBuster connects web data extraction and automation workflows directly to your AI agent. List all available scraping agents (Phantoms), launch new campaigns with specific arguments, check current usage limits, and retrieve the final extracted leads or structured data—all via natural conversation.

PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

View and manage scraping agents

List every defined web scraping tool (Phantom) and every automated workflow you have set up.

Start or stop automation runs

Launch a specific Phantom agent with custom arguments, or immediately halt a runaway process that's consuming credits.

Retrieve extracted data results

Fetch the final output and raw data collected from any completed scraping job for analysis.

Audit automation configurations

Review the precise setup arguments of a Phantom or workflow without running it, ensuring your logic is correct before launch.

Check account usage and limits

Get real-time information on your remaining execution time and overall account settings.

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What AI agents can do with PhantomBuster MCP: 10 Tools

These tools let you manage every aspect of web data extraction, from listing available agents to retrieving finalized campaign results.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Abort Phantom

Stops a web scraping agent that is currently running.

Get Phantombuster Account

Retrieves your account's usage statistics and settings.

Get Phantom Setup

Shows the specific configuration arguments used by a defined Phantom agent.

Get Phantom Output

Fetches the final data and results from a completed scraping run.

Get Phantom

Retrieves detailed information for one specific web scraping agent.

Get Workflow

Gets details about an entire automated workflow setup.

Launch Phantom

Starts a new Phantom execution with specified parameters.

List Containers

Lists all running and defined web scraping containers.

List Phantoms

Shows a list of every available Phantom agent you own.

List Workflows

Lists all the automated workflows configured in your account.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

PhantomBuster MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

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 PhantomBuster integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with PhantomBuster, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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The pain of managing web data extraction today

Right now, if you want to scrape a new dataset, you jump into the PhantomBuster dashboard. You check which agents are active on one screen, then switch tabs to see logs and run status. If something fails or needs adjustment, you have to go back through complex configuration settings just to verify what went wrong. It's a lot of clicking through different dashboards just to get visibility.

With this MCP connected via Vinkius, all that dashboard hopping disappears. You tell your agent exactly what you need—like 'Show me the status of my top 3 scraping agents.' The agent handles the complexity behind the scenes and gives you one clean answer in chat. You get immediate control without ever leaving your conversation window.

Gain total control using PhantomBuster

You no longer have to manually navigate between listing agents, checking account usage (get_phantombuster_account), and finally pulling the results. The agent orchestrates these steps for you based on your natural language command.

This changes everything. You move from being a dashboard operator who clicks buttons to an AI director who simply gives instructions. It's faster, safer, and dramatically more scalable.

What PhantomBuster MCP does for your AI

Web scraping used to be a clunky process involving dedicated dashboards and manual API calls. Now you can manage your entire lead generation pipeline using only chat commands. Instead of clicking through multiple tabs to see if a workflow is running, simply ask your agent about it. You can check the status of all your defined automation agents or launch an entirely new campaign on demand, supplying custom parameters in conversation.

When scraping finishes, you don't have to hunt for the results; you just ask for the latest output and get the clean data ready for immediate use. Because Vinkius hosts this MCP, you access full control over all your web automation tools through one connection point. This means whether you need to audit a configuration or retrieve 10,000 leads from a past run, it's all available inside your agent.

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Frequently asked questions about PhantomBuster MCP

How do I list all my scraping agents using PhantomBuster MCP? +

You ask your agent to list_phantoms. This tool shows you every defined web scraping agent (Phantom) in your account, letting you see what's available for use.

What if a scrape job is running too long? How do I stop it? +

Use abort_phantom. You just tell the agent to abort_phantom and provide the Phantom name or ID, and it will immediately halt the running process.

Can I see what arguments a specific agent needs before launching it? +

Yes, you use get_phantom_setup. This tool shows you exactly which configuration arguments are mandatory for that Phantom, saving you from errors and wasted credits.

Where do I find the data after running a PhantomBuster automation? +

You retrieve it using get_phantom_output. Just tell your agent to fetch the output for a specific run ID or date, and the clean, extracted data appears right away.

Does this MCP help me track my web scraping costs? +

Absolutely. Use get_phantombuster_account. This tool provides real-time account settings and usage information, so you always know your remaining execution time before launching a job.