SpyFu Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I see how much a competitor is spending on Google Ads?

Yes. By using the getdomainoverview tool, the agent can retrieve the estimated monthly ad budget for any specific domain.

Q: How do I find out who the main organic competitors are for a website?

You can use the getdomaincompetitors tool with the type parameter set to 'organic'. This will return a list of domains competing for the same search results.

5 live capabilities

Audit competitor SEO and PPC metrics to find market gaps.

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Why people use SpyFu

SpyFu SEO and PPC Competitive Analysis

This Connector changes that by bringing all those data points into your AI client. You can ask a single question and get a summary of a domain's traffic, its top keywords, and its competitor landscape in one place.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line from SpyFu data into your AI chat without the extra clicks.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Competitor Audit

An SEO lead wants to know why a rival is outranking them.
Real-world use case 02

Ad Strategy

A PPC manager wants to know what ads a competitor ran last year.
Real-world use case 03

Keyword Research

A writer needs a list of keywords for a new blog post.

Complete set · 5capabilities

The complete SpyFu capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with SpyFu.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through SpyFu.

01 Capability
Get organic keywords
Lists the specific keywords a domain ranks for in search results. This helps you identify where a competitor is getting their traffic.
02 Capability
Get ad history
Shows the historical Google Ads copy and performance data for a competitor. You can see what messaging they used in the past.
03 Capability
Get domain competitors
Identifies the top organic and paid competitors for any given domain. It helps you map out the competition quickly.

Capability set02 / 02

04—05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through SpyFu.

04 Capability
Get domain overview
Pulls high-level SEO and PPC metrics like monthly traffic and ad budgets. You get a bird's-eye view of a domain's performance.
05 Capability
Get keyword stats
Provides search volume, SEO difficulty, and CPC data for specific keywords. Use this to see if a term is worth targeting.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask SpyFu to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use SpyFu from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable SpyFu for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable SpyFu in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spyfu": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SpyFu, help me...". 5 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spyfu": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu

Ask Copilot: "Using SpyFu, help me...". 5 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spyfu": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu

Open Cascade and ask: "Using SpyFu, help me...". 5 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spyfu": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu

Ask Cline: "Using SpyFu, help me...". 5 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add spyfu --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wRxBuo1i67IdNTFZe8pTV4rMNf2yS2Uva006sbm1/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 SpyFu

Ask Claude: "Using SpyFu, show me...". 5 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work SpyFu can move forward.

Built around the request

SEO specialists who are tired of manual audits and digital marketers who need to see competitor ad spend without opening five different tabs.

SEO Specialist

Audits a competitor's organic footprint to find content gaps and ranking opportunities.

PPC Manager

Analyzes historical ad copy to see what messaging worked for rivals in the past.

Content Strategist

Identifies high-volume keywords with low difficulty to build a data-backed content calendar.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 8 capabilities

Semrush

Grant your AI agent access to Semrush's massive SEO database to analyze competitor backlink profiles, track domain ranks, and research profitable keywords contextually.

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02 10 capabilities

Ahrefs

Professional SEO intelligence. audit backlinks, keywords, and domain health via AI.

View Connector

03 10 capabilities

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research)

Manage SEO metrics via Moz. audit Domain Authority (DA), analyze backlinks, and track site rankings.

View Connector

04 24 capabilities

Mozscape

Analyze SEO metrics, domain authority, and link profiles directly from your AI agent using the Mozscape API.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

Raven Tools

Track SEO rankings, audit website health, and generate white-label marketing reports for your clients automatically.

View Connector

06 10 capabilities

DataForSEO

Manage SERP data via DataForSEO. track Google organic rankings, audit Maps nodes, monitor News publications, and research Amazon products directly from any AI agent.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep SpyFu connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about SpyFu.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use SpyFu with Claude or Cursor?

Yes, this Connector works with any AI client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Does SpyFu MCP show me my own ad performance?

It provides high-level SEO and PPC metrics for any domain you search, including your own, but it is primarily used for competitive research.

How do I get my SpyFu API key for the Connector?

You can find your API key in your SpyFu account settings. You'll need to paste this into the Connector configuration to start using it.

Can it identify both paid and organic competitors?

Yes, it identifies both the top organic rivals and the paid competitors for any specific domain you provide.

Does it show keyword difficulty and CPC?

Yes, it pulls search volume, SEO difficulty, and estimated CPC for specific keywords to help you plan your strategy.

Is this good for PPC research?

It's excellent for PPC research because it allows you to see competitor ad budgets and historical ad copy to see what messaging they've used.

Can I see how much a competitor is spending on Google Ads?

Yes. By using the get_domain_overview capability, the agent can retrieve the estimated monthly ad budget for any specific domain.

How do I find out who the main organic competitors are for a website?

You can use the get_domain_competitors capability with the type parameter set to 'organic'. This will return a list of domains competing for the same search results.

Is it possible to see the actual ad copy used by a competitor in the past?

Yes, the get_ad_history capability allows you to retrieve historical ad copy and performance data for a domain, helping you understand their messaging strategy.

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SpyFu SEO and PPC Competitive Analysis

You get a direct line from SpyFu data into your AI chat without the extra clicks.

Competitor Audit

Ad Strategy

Keyword Research

Get organic keywords

Get ad history

Get domain competitors

Get domain overview

Get keyword stats

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using SpyFu

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using SpyFu

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using SpyFu

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using SpyFu

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using SpyFu

SEO Specialist

PPC Manager

Content Strategist

Semrush

Ahrefs

Moz (SEO Metrics & Link Research)

Mozscape

Raven Tools

DataForSEO

Give your agent a direct line to SpyFu.