Crawlbase MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Crawlbase in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-crawlbase https://gateway.pipeworx.io/crawlbase/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-crawlbase": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/crawlbase/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-crawlbase -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-crawlbase

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-crawlbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-crawlbase"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Crawlbase MCP server do?

Crawlbase MCP — wraps the Crawlbase Crawling API (crawlbase.com, formerly ProxyCrawl). One…

Is the Crawlbase MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Crawlbase run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Crawlbase to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-crawlbase https://gateway.pipeworx.io/crawlbase/mcp

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