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The SEO MCP Index · last full check 29 Sept 2026

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#Server, and why it's hereJobHostingSign-inWhat it costs
01
Semrush MCP
SemrushOfficial

Semrush MCP is Semrush's hosted server that gives AI assistants its keyword, backlink, traffic, position-tracking and site-audit data. It's here because it brings Semrush's research, link, tracking and audit data behind one sign-in, at no extra MCP fee on qualifying plans.

JobAll-in-one suite HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth 2.1, or an API key header CostNo MCP fee on qualifying plans; calls use API units
02
Ahrefs MCP
AhrefsOfficial

Ahrefs MCP is Ahrefs' hosted server that puts Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker and Site Audit data in front of your AI assistant. It's here because it is the official way to give an agent Ahrefs' link and keyword data, available from the Lite plan up.

JobAll-in-one suite HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth with your Ahrefs account CostPaid Ahrefs plans; calls use API units
03
SE Ranking MCP
SE RankingOfficial

SE Ranking MCP is SE Ranking's hosted server with 160+ tools for keyword research, backlinks, domain analysis, site audits, SERP analysis and AI search visibility. It's here because it has the widest tool surface of any SEO suite we track.

JobAll-in-one suite HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth 2.1, or API key headers CostMCP is free; usage follows your SE Ranking API plan
04
Maark MCP
MaarkOfficial

Maark MCP connects AI assistants to Maark, an automated SEO and GEO platform. Your agent can query your keyword universe, find content opportunities, see which page should rank for which keyword cluster and file SEO work, with every change it proposes held for a person to approve. It's here because it goes beyond fetching metrics: it gives an agent the context to decide what to do next on your own site.

JobAll-in-one suite HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth (e.g. a claude.ai connector), or a scoped API key CostRead-only MCP from the Starter plan; full read, propose and operate on Growth
05
DataForSEO MCP
DataForSEOOfficialOpen source

DataForSEO MCP is DataForSEO's official open-source server that lets an agent search the DataForSEO API docs and then make authenticated requests for SERP, keyword and backlink data. It's here because it gives agents raw SEO data at scale on pay-as-you-go pricing.

JobKeyword & SERP data HostingRemote + local Sign-inOAuth (HTTP), or API login and password (local) CostPay per API call at DataForSEO rates
06
Keywords Everywhere MCP
Keywords EverywhereOfficial

Keywords Everywhere MCP is the keyword tool's hosted server that returns keyword metrics, keyword ideas, a site's ranking keywords, traffic estimates and backlinks. It's here because it is a low-cost way to give an agent keyword volumes and ideas.

JobKeyword & SERP data HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth, or an API key as a Bearer token CostUses your existing credits; works on all plans
07
Similarweb MCP
SimilarwebOfficial

Similarweb MCP gives AI tools access to Similarweb traffic, keyword, competitor, audience and generative-AI data through 20+ endpoints. It's here because it answers the competitor-traffic questions that pure SEO tools estimate less directly.

JobKeyword & SERP data HostingRemote Sign-inSimilarweb API key CostNeeds a Similarweb subscription with API access
08
SerpApi MCP
SerpApiOfficialOpen source

SerpApi MCP connects AI clients to SerpApi's search results from Google, Bing, YouTube and other engines, returned as JSON or Markdown. It's here because it is an official, open-source way to give an agent live search results from many engines.

JobKeyword & SERP data HostingRemote + local Sign-inAPI key CostSerpApi account; a free tier exists
09
mcp-gsc
Amin ForoutanCommunityOpen source

mcp-gsc is a community server that connects Google Search Console to AI assistants for search analytics, URL inspection and sitemap management. It's here because Google has no official Search Console MCP, and this is an actively maintained, well-documented option.

JobSearch performance HostingLocal Sign-inGoogle OAuth or a service account CostFree
10
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Screaming FrogOfficial

Screaming Frog SEO Spider 24.0 ships a built-in MCP server that lets an AI assistant start, pause and monitor crawls, then pull reports and exports. It's here because your agent can run a fresh crawl itself instead of reading an old export.

JobTechnical SEO HostingLocal Sign-inNone (local app) CostSEO Spider licence, version 24.0 or later
11
Sitebulb MCP
SitebulbOfficial

Sitebulb MCP is a hosted, read-only server that exposes Sitebulb Cloud and Desktop audit data (projects, audits, Hints and URLs) to Claude and ChatGPT. It's here because it turns an existing audit into prioritised answers without re-crawling.

JobTechnical SEO HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth with your Sitebulb account CostIncluded on all plans, including the free trial
12
Chrome DevTools MCP
Google Chrome DevTools teamOfficialOpen source

Chrome DevTools MCP is the Chrome team's official server that lets an agent drive a real Chrome browser, record performance traces, analyse Core Web Vitals insights and run Lighthouse audits. It's here because it's free and covers page speed, the SEO job most data servers skip.

JobTechnical SEO HostingLocal Sign-inNone CostFree
13
Bing Webmaster Tools MCP
Isiah WheelerCommunityOpen source

Bing Webmaster Tools MCP is a community server for the Bing Webmaster API: query and page stats, crawl issues, URL submission, keyword data and link counts. It's here because Microsoft has no official Bing Webmaster MCP, and Bing data also feeds several AI search products.

JobSearch performance HostingLocal Sign-inBing Webmaster API key CostFree
14
Google Analytics MCP
GoogleOfficialOpen source

Google Analytics MCP is Google's official server over the GA4 Admin and Data APIs, giving an agent account details, core and funnel reports and realtime data. It's here because it's the official, read-only way to bring GA4 numbers into an SEO conversation.

JobAnalytics HostingLocal Sign-inGoogle OAuth (read-only scope) CostFree
15
Firecrawl MCP
FirecrawlOfficialOpen source

Firecrawl MCP adds scraping, crawling, URL mapping, search and change monitoring to any MCP client. It's here because it turns competitor pages into clean text an agent can compare, with a free way to try it.

JobWeb data HostingRemote + local Sign-inAPI key, OAuth, or a limited keyless tier CostFree tier, then credits
16
Bright Data MCP
Bright DataOfficialOpen source

Bright Data MCP gives agents real-time public web access (search, scraping with unblocking, browser automation and structured platform data) through 69 tools. It's here because it fetches search results and pages that block ordinary scrapers.

JobWeb data HostingRemote + local Sign-inAPI token Cost5,000 free requests/month, then pay as you go
17
Apify MCP Server
ApifyOfficialOpen source

Apify MCP Server exposes Apify Store Actors (ready-made scrapers, crawlers and SERP and Maps tools) as tools an agent can find and run. It's here because it gives an agent thousands of specialised scrapers without you writing any.

JobWeb data HostingRemote + local Sign-inOAuth, or an Apify token CostUsage billed through your Apify account
18
Frase MCP
FraseOfficial

Frase MCP is a read-write server for research, briefs, content drafting, SEO and AI-search scoring, site audits and publishing to CMSs. It's here because it covers the whole content job, from brief to published page, in one server.

JobAI visibility & content HostingRemote Sign-inOAuth, or API keys for local development CostIncluded on all plans, from $39/month billed yearly
19
Profound MCP
ProfoundOfficial

Profound MCP is a hosted server for AI visibility data: how often and how favourably AI answers mention a brand, which sources they cite, shopping results and agent traffic. It's here because it brings AI-answer visibility into the same workflow as classic SEO data.

JobAI visibility & content HostingRemote Sign-in— Cost—
20
Webflow MCP
WebflowOfficialOpen source

Webflow MCP is Webflow's official server for sites and CMS, with SEO-relevant capabilities: meta titles and descriptions, Open Graph, broken-link and alt-text audits, sitemap control and schema markup. It's here because an agent can fix on-page SEO issues directly on a Webflow site.

JobCMS & publishing HostingRemote Sign-inWebflow authorization, one workspace at a time Cost—
21
WordPress MCP Adapter
WordPress AI TeamOfficialOpen source

WordPress MCP Adapter is the official bridge from the WordPress Abilities API to MCP, so agents can discover and run abilities registered by core, themes and plugins. It's here because it is the official route for agents to act on WordPress sites.

JobCMS & publishing HostingRemote + local Sign-inWordPress authentication with per-ability permissions CostFree (GPL)

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