ScrapeNinja MCP by usefulapi
RemoteAbout ScrapeNinja MCP by usefulapi
ScrapeNinja MCP by usefulapi lets MCP clients retrieve or render public pages through ScrapeNinja. Requests require explicit confirmation because they may incur charges.
Key features
- 01Scrape public pages
- 02Render public pages
- 03Check usage status
- 04Manage Pro subscription
Use cases
- 01Retrieve a public page for analysis
- 02Render a page before inspection
MCP support
Exposes ScrapeNinja scraping and rendering tools to MCP clients, along with usage and subscription controls. Clients connect to its remote MCP endpoint using OAuth.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-scrapeninja https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-scrapeninja":{"type":"http","url":"https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-scrapeninja":{"type":"http","url":"https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-scrapeninja":{"type":"http","url":"https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-scrapeninja":{"serverUrl":"https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEScrapeNinja MCP by usefulapi
https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http scrapeninja https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrapeninja": {
"url": "https://scrapeninja.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your ScrapeNinja credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/scrapeninja/
Connect with a subscribed APIRoad or RapidAPI key. Connecting requires explicit approval for one potentially billable test of https://example.com. Every later page request also requires confirmation.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
scrapeninja_scrape_page | write | Scrape a page with ScrapeNinja |
scrapeninja_render_page | write | Render a page with ScrapeNinja |
scrapeninja_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
scrapeninja_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
scrapeninja_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
scrapeninja_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with scrapeninja_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with scrapeninja_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running scrapeninja_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
Comments
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