Semantic Pen MCP Server
The official MCP server for Semantic Pen - an advanced AI article generator and SEO content writer. Create, manage, and optimize SEO-friendly articles directly from Claude Code and Cursor with powerful AI automation.
Quick Setup (Recommended)
Just add this to your MCP configuration - no installation required!
One-Click Install for Cursor
⚠️ Important: After clicking the button above, you'll need to replace your-api-key-here with your actual Semantic Pen API key in the Cursor settings.
The button automatically adds this configuration to your Cursor MCP settings:
You just need to replace the API key placeholder with your actual key.
For Claude Code
Add to your ~/.config/claude-code/settings.json:
For Cursor
Add to your Cursor MCP settings:
Replace your-api-key-here with your actual Semantic Pen API key.
For Windsurf
Add to your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
Then restart Windsurf to load the new MCP server. Access through Cascade → Configure (hammer icon).
Related MCP server: SEO AI Assistant
Features
🤖 AI-Powered Article Creation - Generate SEO-optimized articles with advanced AI automation
📊 SEO Content Optimization - Built-in keyword targeting and SEO best practices
📋 Content Project Management - Organize and manage your AI writing projects efficiently
🔍 Smart Content Search - Find and filter articles across projects instantly
⚡ Automated Workflow - Streamline your content creation process with AI automation
📄 Full Content Access - Retrieve complete article HTML ready for publishing
🔑 Seamless Authentication - Automatic API verification for hassle-free setup
Available Tools
get_projects
Get all your projects from the article queue
get_project_articles
Get all articles from a specific project
search_projects
Search projects by name
create_article
Generate SEO-optimized AI articles with advanced customization
get_article
Get a specific article by ID with full content
Example Usage
Browse Content Projects: Use
get_projectsto view your AI article generation projectsExplore Project Content: Use
get_project_articlesto see all AI-generated articles in a specific projectGenerate AI Articles: Use
create_articlewith topics like "AI Content Marketing Strategies for 2024"Access Generated Content: Use
get_articleto retrieve your SEO-optimized article content ready for publishing
Getting Your API Key
Visit SemanticPen.com - Your AI article writing platform
Create your account or log in to access the AI content generator
Navigate to API settings to generate your content automation key
Copy the API key and configure it for seamless AI article generation
Manual Installation (Alternative)
If you prefer to install manually:
Then use in your MCP config:
Troubleshooting
"API key not configured": Make sure
SEMANTIC_PEN_API_KEYis set in the env section"API key verification failed": Check that your API key is valid and active
Server not starting: Ensure you have Node.js 18+ installed
Support
For issues or questions:
Visit SemanticPen.com for support
Check your API key is valid and has sufficient credits
Ensure stable internet connection for API calls