How to Use the Surfer SEO MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use Surfer SEO with Claude Desktop for deep audits?

To start an audit, just call createseoaudit and give it the URL and keyword. Your agent handles the rest, running the full SERP analysis in the background through the MCP Server.

Q: Can I use Surfer SEO to check multiple URLs in one session with Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can call createseoaudit repeatedly for different pages, and then use listseoaudits later to gather all the results into a single overview.

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Generate initial drafts with `create_content_editor`

Need a head start on an article? You give it a keyword and country code, and your agent spins up a Content Editor query. It's async, so you can keep working while the guidelines load. Once ready, use `get_content_score` to see exactly how far off track your draft is from optimal. This gives you immediate data points for revision.

Analyze competitors with `create_seo_audit`

Want to know what the top pages are doing? Just plug in a URL and your target keyword, triggering an audit. The system then runs deep SERP analysis using `create_serp_analyzer`. After the initial run, you pull key competitor terms with `get_prominent_terms`. This shows you exactly what language needs to be woven into your piece.

Manage and check all Surfer data points

It's easy to lose track of everything. Use `list_seo_audits` or `list_content_editors` to see every run you’ve done in the account. You can then pull up specific details with `get_audit_details`. This whole MCP Server setup lets your AI client keep a clean record of all content work, making it simple to reference past data when iterating.

Setup guide

Set up Surfer SEO 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 Surfer SEO 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 Surfer SEO 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 surfer-seo-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Surfer SEO MCP in Claude Desktop

To start an audit, just call `create_seo_audit` and give it the URL and keyword. Your agent handles the rest, running the full SERP analysis in the background through the MCP Server.

This server manages content guidelines, including specific keywords, topic clusters, and scoring metrics. It's all structured as text data within the Content Editor queries.

Yes. You can call `create_seo_audit` repeatedly for different pages, and then use `list_seo_audits` later to gather all the results into a single overview.

Absolutely. Because it uses stdio transport for local servers, your agent gets real-time API responses—not mock data—when calling tools like `get_content_score`.

The primary output is structured JSON containing detailed rankings and actionable guidelines. You'll get things like keyword density suggestions and competitive term lists from the MCP Server.

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