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Outscraper MCP Server

by jayozer

Outscraper MCP Server

PyPI version Python 3.10+

A streamlined Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Outscraper's Google Maps data extraction services. This server implements 2 essential tools for extracting Google Maps data with high reliability.

πŸš€ Features

Google Maps Data Extraction

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Google Maps Search - Search for businesses and places with detailed information

  • ⭐ Google Maps Reviews - Extract customer reviews from any Google Maps place

Advanced Capabilities

  • Data Enrichment - Enhance results with additional contact information via enrichment parameter

  • Multi-language Support - Search and extract data in different languages

  • Regional Filtering - Target specific countries/regions for localized results

  • Flexible Sorting - Sort reviews by relevance, date, rating, etc.

  • Time-based Filtering - Filter reviews by date using cutoff parameter

  • High Volume Support - Handles async processing for large requests automatically

Related MCP server: OneSearch MCP Server

πŸ“¦ Installation

To install the Outscraper MCP server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install outscraper-mcp --client claude

Installing via PyPI

# Using pip
pip install outscraper-mcp

# Using uv (recommended)
uv add outscraper-mcp

# Using uvx for one-time execution
uvx outscraper-mcp

Manual Installation

git clone https://github.com/jayozer/outscraper-mcp
cd outscraper-mcp

# Using uv (recommended)
uv sync

# Using pip
pip install -e .

πŸ”§ Configuration

Get Your API Key

  1. Sign up at Outscraper

  2. Get your API key from the profile page

Set Environment Variable

export OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Or create a .env file:

OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

πŸ› οΈ Client Configuration

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

Via Smithery (Automatic):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outscraper": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@smithery/cli", "run", "outscraper-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Via Local Installation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outscraper": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["outscraper-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Via Manual Installation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outscraper": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "python", "-m", "outscraper_mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor AI

Automatic Installation with UVX (Recommended):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outscraper": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["outscraper-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Manual Installation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outscraper": {
      "command": "outscraper-mcp",
      "env": {
        "OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Note for Cursor Users: The configuration file is typically located at:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json

  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Cursor\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json

  • Linux: ~/.config/Cursor/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json

πŸ› οΈ Tools Reference

Search for businesses and places on Google Maps

# Parameters:
query: str              # Search query (e.g., 'restaurants brooklyn usa')
limit: int = 20         # Number of results (max: 400)
language: str = "en"    # Language code
region: str = None      # Country/region code (e.g., 'US', 'GB')
drop_duplicates: bool = False  # Remove duplicate results
enrichment: List[str] = None   # Additional services ['domains_service', 'emails_validator_service']

google_maps_reviews

Extract reviews from Google Maps places

# Parameters:
query: str              # Place query, place ID, or business name
reviews_limit: int = 10 # Number of reviews per place (0 for unlimited)
limit: int = 1          # Number of places to process
sort: str = "most_relevant"  # Sort order: 'most_relevant', 'newest', 'highest_rating', 'lowest_rating'
language: str = "en"    # Language code
region: str = None      # Country/region code
cutoff: int = None      # Unix timestamp for reviews after specific date

πŸš€ Running the Server

Development & Testing

# FastMCP Inspector - Web-based testing dashboard
fastmcp dev outscraper_mcp/server.py

# Then open your browser to: http://127.0.0.1:6274
# Interactive testing of Google Maps tools with real-time responses

Stdio Transport (Default)

# Via PyPI installation
outscraper-mcp

# Via uv
uv run python -m outscraper_mcp

# Via manual installation
python -m outscraper_mcp

HTTP Transport

from outscraper_mcp import mcp

if __name__ == "__main__":
    mcp.run(transport="streamable-http", host="127.0.0.1", port=8000)

πŸ’‘ Usage Examples

Example 1: Find Restaurants and Get Reviews

# 1. Search for restaurants
results = google_maps_search(
    query="italian restaurants manhattan nyc",
    limit=5,
    language="en",
    region="US"
)

# 2. Get reviews for a specific place
reviews = google_maps_reviews(
    query="ChIJrc9T9fpYwokRdvjYRHT8nI4",  # Place ID from search results
    reviews_limit=20,
    sort="newest"
)

Example 2: Lead Generation with Enrichment

# Find businesses with enhanced contact information
businesses = google_maps_search(
    query="digital marketing agencies chicago",
    limit=20,
    enrichment=["domains_service", "emails_validator_service"]
)

# Get detailed reviews for sentiment analysis
for business in businesses:
    if business.get('place_id'):
        reviews = google_maps_reviews(
            query=business['place_id'],
            reviews_limit=10,
            sort="newest"
        )

Example 3: Market Research

# Research competitors in specific area
competitors = google_maps_search(
    query="coffee shops downtown portland",
    limit=50,
    region="US"
)

# Analyze recent customer feedback
recent_reviews = google_maps_reviews(
    query="coffee shops downtown portland",
    reviews_limit=100,
    sort="newest"
)

πŸ”„ Integration with MCP Clients

This server is compatible with any MCP client, including:

πŸ“Š Rate Limits & Pricing

  • Check Outscraper Pricing for current rates

  • API key usage is tracked per request

  • Consider implementing caching for frequently accessed data

πŸ› Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Import Error: Make sure you've installed the package correctly

    pip install --upgrade outscraper-mcp
  2. API Key Error: Verify your API key is set correctly

    echo $OUTSCRAPER_API_KEY
  3. No Results: Check if your query parameters are valid

  4. Rate Limits: Implement delays between requests if needed

Enable Debug Logging

import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)

🀝 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository

  2. Create a feature branch

  3. Make your changes

  4. Add tests

  5. Submit a pull request

πŸ“„ License

Experimental Software License - see LICENSE file for details.

Notice: This software is experimental and free to use for all purposes. Created by Jay Ozer.


Built with Blu Goldens

Available Tools

2 tools
google_maps_reviewsB
Extract reviews from Google Maps places using Outscraper

Args:
    query: Place query, place ID, or business name (e.g., 'ChIJrc9T9fpYwokRdvjYRHT8nI4', 'Memphis Seoul brooklyn usa')
    reviews_limit: Number of reviews to extract per place (default: 10, 0 for unlimited)
    limit: Number of places to process (default: 1)
    sort: Sort order for reviews ('most_relevant', 'newest', 'highest_rating', 'lowest_rating')
    language: Language code (default: 'en')
    region: Country/region code (e.g., 'US', 'GB', 'DE')
    cutoff: Unix timestamp to get only reviews after this date

Returns:
    Formatted reviews data with place information and individual reviews

Inputs: query (required), reviews_limit, limit, sort, +3 more.

Tool Schema Changelog

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    TDQS

    B3.4/5.0

    Scored across 2 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: google_maps_reviews extracts reviews from specific places, while google_maps_search finds businesses and places based on queries. There is no overlap in functionality - one is for retrieving existing reviews, the other is for discovering places.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    Both tools follow the exact same naming pattern: google_maps_ followed by a descriptive action (reviews, search). The naming is perfectly consistent and immediately communicates what each tool does within the Google Maps/Outscraper domain.

    Tool Count2/5

    With only 2 tools, this server feels significantly under-scoped for what appears to be a Google Maps data extraction service. While the two tools cover basic search and review extraction, there are likely many other Google Maps operations that would be valuable (business details, photos, directions, etc.).

    Completeness2/5

    For a Google Maps data extraction server, the surface is severely incomplete. While search and review extraction are useful starting points, there's no coverage for getting detailed business information, extracting photos, retrieving directions, accessing opening hours, or other common Google Maps operations. Agents will hit dead ends trying to perform comprehensive Google Maps tasks.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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