Captapi MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Captapi in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http captapi https://api.captapi.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "captapi": {
      "url": "https://api.captapi.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add captapi -e CAPTAPI_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @captapi/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "captapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@captapi/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CAPTAPI_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Captapi MCP server do?

Public social media data: profiles, posts, comments, transcripts and ad libraries, 30+ platforms.

Is the Captapi MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Captapi run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Captapi to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http captapi https://api.captapi.com/mcp

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