ScrapingAnt Connector for AI agents.
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Extract structured data from websites without getting blocked.
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Why people use ScrapingAnt
ScrapingAnt for Bypassing Web Anti-Bot Protections
With the ScrapingAnt MCP, you just tell your AI agent what you want. It handles the proxies, the browser rendering, and the CAPTCHAs behind the scenes. You get the data you need in seconds without ever touching a config file.
What Vinkius changes
You get web data without the headache of manual scraping setup.
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 Monitoring
A growth hacker asks the agent to check a rival's shop and list all prices in a table to track market shifts.
- Real-world use case 02
Knowledge Base Building
A content lead asks the agent to turn a series of tutorials into Markdown for an internal wiki, saving hours of copy-pasting.
- Real-world use case 03
Lead Generation
A sales rep asks the agent to find contact info from a directory and save it as a JSON file for the CRM.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete ScrapingAnt capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ScrapingAnt.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through ScrapingAnt.
- 01 Capability
Scrape extended data
The scrape_extended_data capability pulls raw HTML along with network logs and cookies for deep debugging. It helps you see exactly what's happening during a request.
- 02 Capability
Extract structured data
The extract_structured_data capability uses AI to pull specific fields into a JSON format based on your prompt. It turns messy web text into clean data for your apps.
- 03 Capability
Scrape to markdown
The scrape_to_markdown capability converts a webpage into clean Markdown text for use in RAG or LLM contexts. It strips away the junk and leaves the content.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through ScrapingAnt.
- 04 Capability
Get api usage
The get_api_usage capability shows how many credits you have left in your ScrapingAnt account. Use it to keep track of your spending.
- 05 Capability
Scrape webpage
The scrape_webpage capability fetches a website while automatically handling JS rendering and proxy rotation. It gets past anti-bot systems like a regular user.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ScrapingAnt to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ScrapingAnt 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_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ScrapingAnt for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ScrapingAnt in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrapingant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ScrapingAnt, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrapingant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt
Ask Copilot: "Using ScrapingAnt, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrapingant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ScrapingAnt, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrapingant": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt
Ask Cline: "Using ScrapingAnt, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add scrapingant --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_33Dot1d9KwKHOM5nwGJBcqvtDcVz7zuJ1ZYiAUS8/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 ScrapingAnt
Ask Claude: "Using ScrapingAnt, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ScrapingAnt can move forward.
This is for the data-hungry professional who is tired of being blocked by firewalls or spending hours writing custom scrapers for every new site.
Data Scientist
Pulls 5,000 product listings from a retail site on a Tuesday afternoon to build a pricing model.
Content Engineer
Converts a series of 50 blog posts into Markdown files to sync with an internal knowledge base.
Growth Marketer
Monitors a competitor's landing page for price changes and alerts the team automatically.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsScrapingBee
Scrape websites without getting blocked using headless browsers, proxy rotation, and JavaScript rendering handled for you.
Scrapfly
Scrape web data at scale with a managed API that handles proxies, browser rendering, and anti-bot bypassing automatically.
Spider
High-performance Rust-powered web scraping and crawling. scrape, crawl, and search up to 100K+ pages/second with built-in anti-bot protection.
ZenRows
Scrape HTML, bypass anti-bots, and extract structured data using ZenRows' advanced proxy and browser network.
Crawlbase
Scrape and crawl via Crawlbase. perform HTML extraction, handle JS-rendered pages, bypass CAPTCHAs, and scrape social profiles directly from any AI agent.
ScraperAPI
Equip your AI agent with proxy rotation and headless browsers to extract HTML, Google SERPs, and Amazon data at scale.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep ScrapingAnt connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about ScrapingAnt.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can ScrapingAnt MCP bypass CAPTCHAs?
Yes, it handles them automatically so your agent doesn't get stuck on security walls.
Does it work on JavaScript-heavy websites?
Yes, it uses headless rendering to load content just like a real user would.
Can I get data in a specific format like JSON?
Yes, you can ask the agent to extract specific data points into a clean JSON object for your apps.
Do I need to manage my own proxy pools?
No, the Connector handles proxy rotation for you automatically to prevent IP blocks.
Is ScrapingAnt MCP good for RAG systems?
Yes, the Markdown conversion capability is perfect for feeding clean, structured text into your knowledge base.
How do I check my credit balance?
You can just ask your AI agent to check your usage stats at any time.
Can my AI automatically convert a web page into Markdown format?
Yes! Use the scrape_markdown capability. Provide the URL, and your agent will return the page content cleanly formatted in Markdown instantly.
How do I use AI to extract specific data like prices or stock from a site?
Simply ask the agent to run the extract_data action. Provide the URL and a prompt or schema of what you need, and ScrapingAnt's AI models will parse the page for you.
How do I find my ScrapingAnt API Key?
Log in to your ScrapingAnt dashboard, and you will find your unique API Key prominently displayed on the main page.
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