Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless)
Headless Screaming Frog SEO Spider via its CLI: run crawls, export and filter data, no GUI needed.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
screaming-frog-mcpclaude mcp add screaming-frog-seo-spider-mcp-server-hea -e 'SF_CLI_PATH=<SF_CLI_PATH>' -- uvx screaming-frog-mcp==0.4.3
{
"mcpServers": {
"screaming-frog-seo-spider-mcp-server-hea": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"screaming-frog-mcp==0.4.3"
],
"env": {
"SF_CLI_PATH": "<SF_CLI_PATH>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
SF_CLI_PATHPath to the Screaming Frog SEO Spider CLI executable. Defaults to the standard macOS location.
Frequently asked questions
What is Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless)?
Headless Screaming Frog SEO Spider via its CLI: run crawls, export and filter data, no GUI needed.
How do I install Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless)?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add screaming-frog-seo-spider-mcp-server-hea -e 'SF_CLI_PATH=<SF_CLI_PATH>' -- uvx screaming-frog-mcp==0.4.3. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless) need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless) open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains Screaming Frog SEO Spider MCP Server (headless)?
It is published by bzsasson. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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