PhantomBuster Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage lead generation and web scraping workflows from your AI client.
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Why people use PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster for Automated Lead Generation
This Connector puts that control into your AI client. You can just tell your agent to launch a specific scraper or pull the results of the last run. It turns a multi-tab manual process into a single command.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled dashboard for your web automation suite.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automated LinkedIn Lead Scraping
A marketer asks the agent to launch a specific Phantom to scrape a list of profiles and then requests the output once it's done.
- Real-world use case 02
Real-time CRM Data Enrichment
A sales op uses the agent to fetch results from a web scraper to see if new leads are available for import into their CRM.
- Real-world use case 03
Debugging Scraper Logic
A data engineer asks the agent to show the configuration of a specific Phantom to verify that the correct URLs and arguments are being passed.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete PhantomBuster capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PhantomBuster.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PhantomBuster.
- 01 Capability
Get phantombuster account
Get account settings and usage info. Use this to check how much execution time you have left for the month.
- 02 Capability
Get phantom setup
Get configuration arguments for a Phantom. This lets you audit the logic of a specific bot to ensure it's set up correctly.
- 03 Capability
Get phantom output
Get output results from a Phantom. Use this to pull the actual data scraped by a bot into your current chat.
- 04 Capability
Get phantom
Get details for a specific Phantom. This provides the core metadata and status for any bot in your account.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PhantomBuster.
- 05 Capability
Get workflow
Get details for a specific workflow. This shows you the structure and state of an automation workflow.
- 06 Capability
Launch phantom
Start a Phantom execution. Use this to trigger a new scrape or automation task with custom arguments.
- 07 Capability
List containers
List all Phantom containers. This gives you a high-level view of all your active automation environments.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PhantomBuster.
- 08 Capability
List phantoms
List all Phantom agents. Use this to see every bot available in your account at a glance.
- 09 Capability
List workflows
List all automation workflows. This helps you keep track of all your saved automation sequences.
- 10 Capability
Abort phantom
Stop a running Phantom immediately. Use this if a bot starts scraping the wrong site or hits a rate limit.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask PhantomBuster to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PhantomBuster 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_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable PhantomBuster for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable PhantomBuster in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"phantombuster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PhantomBuster, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"phantombuster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster
Ask Copilot: "Using PhantomBuster, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"phantombuster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PhantomBuster, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"phantombuster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster
Ask Cline: "Using PhantomBuster, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add phantombuster --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cEm1qpekB7GtJpKhz0j9McLvg4Hh97Lo7G4lguN0/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 PhantomBuster
Ask Claude: "Using PhantomBuster, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work PhantomBuster can move forward.
This is for growth marketers and sales ops who are tired of manual data entry and babysitting browser bots all day.
Growth Marketer
Launches lead extraction Phantoms for LinkedIn and checks results without leaving their chat interface.
Sales Operations Manager
Monitors active workflows and pulls extracted lead data into a CRM for team review.
Data Engineer
Audits Phantom configurations and results during the development of automated data pipelines.
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Before you connect
Questions about PhantomBuster.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use PhantomBuster MCP to start my scrapers?
Yes, you can trigger any Phantom execution using natural language commands. Your agent can launch specific bots with custom arguments without you needing to log into the web dashboard.
How do I see my lead generation results?
You can ask your agent to pull the output from a specific Phantom directly into your chat. It will fetch the latest data extracted by the bot and display it for you immediately.
Can this Connector help me save on execution time?
Yes, you can use it to check your account settings and see how much time you have left. It provides a quick way to monitor your usage limits while you work.
Can I check if my scraper is configured correctly?
You can ask your agent to show the setup and arguments for any specific Phantom. This allows you to verify the logic and parameters before you trigger a run.
Does PhantomBuster MCP work with Claude?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. Once connected, your agent can manage your entire PhantomBuster suite.
Can I stop a bot if it starts doing something wrong?
Yes, you can use the abort command to stop any running Phantom immediately. This is helpful if a bot starts scraping the wrong site or hits a rate limit.
How do I find my PhantomBuster API Key?
In your PhantomBuster account, click on your name in the top right, go to Org settings or Workspace settings, and look for the API Key section.
Can I provide arguments when launching a Phantom?
Yes! The launch_phantom action accepts an optional argument field where you can provide a JSON string of parameters to override the default Phantom configuration.
How do I see the data extracted by a Phantom?
Use the get_phantom_output capability with the specific agent ID. It will return the results of the last successful execution of that Phantom.
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