Provides access to Google's 'People Also Ask' data through the AlsoAsked API, enabling hierarchical question retrieval for SEO research and content optimization.
AlsoAsked MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the AlsoAsked API, providing access to Google's "People Also Ask" data for SEO research and content optimization.
Features
Search People Also Ask Questions: Get hierarchical PAA data for any search terms
Account Management: Check your API credits and account status
Flexible Search Options: Configure language, region, depth, and freshness
Rich Data Structure: Formatted results with question hierarchy and counts
Related MCP server: Perplexity Web Search MCP Server
Setup
1. Install Dependencies
2. Build the Project
3. Get AlsoAsked API Key
Sign up for an AlsoAsked Pro account
Generate an API key from your dashboard
Keep your API key secure
4. Add to Claude Configuration
Add this to your Claude claude_desktop_config.json:
5. Restart Claude Desktop
Restart Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server.
Usage
The server provides three main tools:
search_people_also_ask
Search for PAA questions with full control over parameters:
search_single_term
Convenient method for single-term searches:
get_account_info
Check your account status and remaining credits:
API Parameters
Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
| string[] | required | Search terms to query |
| string | "en" | Language code (en, es, fr, etc.) |
| string | "us" | Region code (us, uk, ca, etc.) |
| number | 2 | Question hierarchy depth (1-3) |
| boolean | false | Fetch fresh vs cached results |
| boolean | false | Process asynchronously |
Response Format
The server returns structured data with:
Question Hierarchy: Nested questions with levels
Search Metadata: Total questions, search terms
Account Info: Credits remaining, plan details
Formatted Output: Clean JSON structure for easy parsing
Example Queries
Ask Claude:
"Use AlsoAsked to find People Also Ask questions for 'sustainable energy' with depth 3"
"Get PAA data for SEO keyword research on 'home workout equipment' in the UK market"
"Check my AlsoAsked account credits and usage"
Development
Cost Considerations
Pro Plan: $59/month with 1,000 queries included
Additional Credits: $0.03-$0.06 per query
API Efficiency: Use appropriate depth levels to control costs
Support
License
MIT License - feel free to modify and distribute as needed.