DataForSEO MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for DataForSEO, enabling Claude to interact with selected DataForSEO APIs and obtain SEO data through a standardized interface.
Features
- SERP API: real-time Search Engine Results Page (SERP) data for Google, Bing, and Yahoo;
- KEYWORDS_DATA API: keyword research and clickstream data, including search volume, cost-per-click, and other metrics;
- ONPAGE API: allows crawling websites and webpages according to customizable parameters to obtain on-page SEO performance metrics;
- DATAFORSEO_LABS API: data on keywords, SERPs, and domains based on DataForSEO's in-house databases and proprietary algorithms.
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- DataForSEO API credentials (API login and password)
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/dataforseo/mcp-server-typescript
cd mcp-server-typescript
- Install dependencies:
- Set up environment variables:
# Required
export DATAFORSEO_USERNAME=your_username
export DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=your_password
# Optional: specify which modules to enable (comma-separated)
# If not set, all modules will be enabled
export ENABLED_MODULES="SERP,KEYWORDS_DATA,ONPAGE,DATAFORSEO_LABS,BACKLINKS,BUSINESS_DATA,DOMAIN_ANALYTICS"
# Optional: enable full API responses
# If not set or set to false, the server will filter and transform API responses to a more concise format
# If set to true, the server will return the full, unmodified API responses
export DATAFORSEO_FULL_RESPONSE="false"
Installation as an NPM Package
You can install the package globally:
npm install -g dataforseo-mcp-server
Or run it directly without installation:
npx dataforseo-mcp-server
Remember to set environment variables before running the command:
# Required environment variables
export DATAFORSEO_USERNAME=your_username
export DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=your_password
# Run with npx
npx dataforseo-mcp-server
Building and Running
Build the project:
Run the server:
# Start local server (direct MCP communication)
npx dataforseo-mcp-server
# Start HTTP server
npx dataforseo-mcp-server http
HTTP Server Configuration
The server runs on port 3000 by default and supports both Basic Authentication and environment variable-based authentication.
To start the HTTP server, run:
Authentication Methods
- Basic Authentication
- Send requests with Basic Auth header:
Authorization: Basic <base64-encoded-credentials>
- Credentials format:
username:password
- Environment Variables
- If no Basic Auth is provided, the server will use credentials from environment variables:
export DATAFORSEO_USERNAME=your_username
export DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=your_password
Available Modules
The following modules are available to be enabled/disabled:
SERP: real-time SERP data for Google, Bing, and Yahoo;KEYWORDS_DATA: keyword research and clickstream data;ONPAGE: crawl websites and webpages to obtain on-page SEO performance metrics;DATAFORSEO_LABS: data on keywords, SERPs, and domains based on DataForSEO's databases and algorithms;BACKLINKS: data on inbound links, referring domains and referring pages for any domain, subdomain, or webpage;BUSINESS_DATA: based on business reviews and business information publicly shared on the following platforms: Google, Trustpilot, Tripadvisor;DOMAIN_ANALYTICS: helps identify all possible technologies used for building websites and offers Whois data;
Module Structure
Each module corresponds to a specific DataForSEO API:
Implementation Options
You can either:
- Add a new tool to an existing module
- Create a completely new module
Here's how to add a new tool to any new or pre-existing module:
// src/modules/your-module/tools/your-tool.tool.ts
import { BaseTool } from '../../base.tool';
import { DataForSEOClient } from '../../../client/dataforseo.client';
import { z } from 'zod';
export class YourTool extends BaseTool {
constructor(private client: DataForSEOClient) {
super(client);
// DataForSEO API returns extensive data with many fields, which can be overwhelming
// for AI agents to process. We select only the most relevant fields to ensure
// efficient and focused responses.
this.fields = [
'title', // Example: Include the title field
'description', // Example: Include the description field
'url', // Example: Include the URL field
// Add more fields as needed
];
}
getName() {
return 'your-tool-name';
}
getDescription() {
return 'Description of what your tool does';
}
getParams(): z.ZodRawShape {
return {
// Required parameters
keyword: z.string().describe('The keyword to search for'),
location: z.string().describe('Location in format "City,Region,Country" or just "Country"'),
// Optional parameters
fields: z.array(z.string()).optional().describe('Specific fields to return in the response. If not specified, all fields will be returned'),
language: z.string().optional().describe('Language code (e.g., "en")'),
};
}
async handle(params: any) {
try {
// Make the API call
const response = await this.client.makeRequest({
endpoint: '/v3/dataforseo_endpoint_path',
method: 'POST',
body: [{
// Your request parameters
keyword: params.keyword,
location: params.location,
language: params.language,
}],
});
// Validate the response for errors
this.validateResponse(response);
//if the main data array is specified in tasks[0].result[:] field
const result = this.handleDirectResult(response);
//if main data array specified in tasks[0].result[0].items field
const result = this.handleItemsResult(response);
// Format and return the response
return this.formatResponse(result);
} catch (error) {
// Handle and format any errors
return this.formatErrorResponse(error);
}
}
}
Creating a New Module
- Create a new directory under
src/modules/ for your module:
mkdir -p src/modules/your-module-name
- Create module files:
// src/modules/your-module-name/your-module-name.module.ts
import { BaseModule } from '../base.module';
import { DataForSEOClient } from '../../client/dataforseo.client';
import { YourTool } from './tools/your-tool.tool';
export class YourModuleNameModule extends BaseModule {
constructor(private client: DataForSEOClient) {
super();
}
getTools() {
return {
'your-tool-name': new YourTool(this.client),
};
}
}
- Register your module in
src/config/modules.config.ts:
export const AVAILABLE_MODULES = [
'SERP',
'KEYWORDS_DATA',
'ONPAGE',
'DATAFORSEO_LABS',
'YOUR_MODULE_NAME' // Add your module name here
] as const;
- Initialize your module in
src/index.ts:
if (isModuleEnabled('YOUR_MODULE_NAME', enabledModules)) {
modules.push(new YourModuleNameModule(dataForSEOClient));
}
What endpoints/APIs do you want us to support next?
We're always looking to expand the capabilities of this MCP server. If you have specific DataForSEO endpoints or APIs you'd like to see supported, please:
- Check the DataForSEO API Documentation to see what's available
- Open an issue in our GitHub repository with:
- The API/endpoint you'd like to see supported;
- A brief description of your use case;
- Describe any specific features you'd like to see implemented.
Your feedback helps us prioritize which APIs to support next!
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