About SpyFu MCP by usefulapi
SpyFu MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for SpyFu users. It provides clients with domain, competitor, keyword, ranking, page and advertising-history data through read-only tools.
Key features
- 01Retrieve domain statistics and history
- 02Find competing domains and keywords
- 03Review organic and paid keywords
- 04Track rankings and keyword metrics
- 05Inspect top pages and ad history
Use cases
- 01Research a domain's search performance
- 02Compare competitors' keyword coverage
- 03Review paid search and past ads
MCP support
Exposes SpyFu research data through read-only tools for MCP clients at a hosted remote endpoint. Users provide a SpyFu API ID and Secret Key during connection.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-spyfu https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-spyfu":{"type":"http","url":"https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-spyfu":{"type":"http","url":"https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-spyfu":{"type":"http","url":"https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-spyfu":{"serverUrl":"https://spyfu.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 READMESpyFu MCP by usefulapi
Use your SpyFu account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Read domain stats, competitors, organic and paid keywords, rankings, top pages and ad history. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.
Live endpoint: https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://spyfu.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http spyfu https://spyfu.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": {
"spyfu": {
"url": "https://spyfu.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 SpyFu credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/spyfu/
On first connect you provide a SpyFu API ID and a SpyFu Secret Key (SpyFu → Account Settings → API Usage). The server validates it and stores it per user. No keys go in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
spyfu_get_domain_stats | read | Get latest domain stats |
spyfu_get_domain_stats_history | read | Get full domain stats history |
spyfu_get_domain_stats_for_month | read | Get domain stats for one month |
spyfu_get_bulk_domain_stats | read | Get stats for several domains |
spyfu_find_matching_domains | read | Find domains matching a keyword |
spyfu_get_top_competitors | read | Get top competitors of a domain |
spyfu_get_competing_keywords | read | Get keywords shared by domains |
spyfu_get_seo_keywords | read | Get organic keywords of a domain |
spyfu_get_outranking_keywords | read | Get keywords where a domain outranks another |
spyfu_get_top_pages | read | Get top pages of a domain |
spyfu_get_serp_analysis | read | Analyze the results page of a keyword |
spyfu_get_ranking_history | read | Get ranking changes of a domain over time |
spyfu_get_keyword_information | read | Get metrics for keywords |
spyfu_get_related_keywords | read | Get related keywords |
spyfu_get_ppc_keywords | read | Get paid keywords of a domain |
spyfu_get_paid_serps | read | Get paid search results of a domain |
spyfu_get_domain_ad_history | read | Get ad history of a domain |
spyfu_get_term_ad_history | read | Get ad history of a keyword |
spyfu_get_api_usage | read | Get API usage for a month |
spyfu_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
spyfu_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
spyfu_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
spyfu_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 spyfu_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with spyfu_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running spyfu_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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