UseScraper MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides web scraping capabilities using the UseScraper API. It exposes a single tool 'scrape' that can extract content from web pages in various formats.
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What is UseScraper MCP Server?
The UseScraper MCP Server is a server that allows you to scrape content from web pages using the UseScraper API. It is designed to be used with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and provides a simple interface for extracting data from websites.
How to use UseScraper MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, build the server, and configure it with your UseScraper API key. Then, you can use the 'scrape' tool through the MCP interface by providing the URL of the webpage to scrape and the desired format.
Key features of UseScraper MCP Server
Extract content from web pages
Supports multiple formats (text, html, markdown)
Optional advanced proxy to circumvent bot detection
Ability to extract specific data using extract_object
Use cases of UseScraper MCP Server
Extracting articles from news websites
Collecting product information from e-commerce sites
Gathering data for research purposes
Monitoring website content for changes
FAQ from UseScraper MCP Server
What is the UseScraper API?
What is the UseScraper API?
The UseScraper API is a web scraping API that allows you to extract content from web pages.
Do I need a UseScraper API key?
Do I need a UseScraper API key?
Yes, you need a UseScraper API key to use this server.
What formats are supported?
What formats are supported?
The server supports text, html, and markdown formats.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You need to configure the server by adding it to your Claude Desktop config file and providing your UseScraper API key.
How do I debug the server?
How do I debug the server?
You can debug the server using the MCP Inspector.