Rankrat MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Rankrat in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add rankrat -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/psyb0t/rankrat:v0.20.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rankrat": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/psyb0t/rankrat:v0.20.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rankrat MCP server do?

Self-hosted MCP for owned-site SEO, search analytics, indexing, monitoring, and safe remediation.

Is the Rankrat 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 Rankrat run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Rankrat to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rankrat -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/psyb0t/rankrat:v0.20.1

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