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DataForSEO MCP Server
One MCP server for SERP data, keyword research, backlinks, on-page audits, and competitor analysis. Pick from 9 API modules and only enable what you actually need. You pay per request, not per month.
Pricing: paid — You pay per API request — no monthly commitment. Costs vary by module. They give you free trial credits to start.
Features
- Pull live SERP results for any query, any location
- Get keyword volume, difficulty scores, and CPC in one call
- Run on-page SEO audits on any URL
- Check backlink counts and referring domains
- Spot what tech stack a competitor's site runs on
- Track brand mentions across the web
- Turn on only the modules you want — skip the rest
Setup Instructions
1. Create a DataForSEO account and copy your API login and password
2. Add this to your Claude MCP settings:
``
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dataforseo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "dataforseo-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"DATAFORSEO_LOGIN": "your_login",
"DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD": "your_password",
"ENABLED_MODULES": "serp,keywords_data,onpage,backlinks"
}
}
}
}
``
3. Restart Claude. Edit ENABLED_MODULES to pick which API modules show upAdded: 2026-03-08