DataForSEO MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install DataForSEO in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add dataforseo -e DATAFORSEO_USERNAME=... -e DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y @scalably-io/dataforseo-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dataforseo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scalably-io/dataforseo-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATAFORSEO_USERNAME": "...",
        "DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the DataForSEO MCP server do?

DataForSEO MCP wrapper: searchable API docs plus normalized calls to the official server. 4 tools.

Is the DataForSEO 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 DataForSEO run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add DataForSEO to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add dataforseo -e DATAFORSEO_USERNAME=... -e DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y @scalably-io/dataforseo-mcp

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