Refinery MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Refinery in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add refinery -e APIFY_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @larelabs/refinery-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "refinery": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@larelabs/refinery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APIFY_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Refinery MCP server do?

Clean raw HTML into LLM-ready text before agents spend tokens.

Is the Refinery 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 Refinery run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Refinery to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add refinery -e APIFY_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @larelabs/refinery-mcp

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