Social Data MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Social Data in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http social-data https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=nick.cheng/linkedin-company-profile-scraper

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social-data": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=nick.cheng/linkedin-company-profile-scraper"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add social-data -e APIFY_TOKEN=... -- npx -y social-data-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "social-data": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "social-data-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APIFY_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Social Data MCP server do?

LinkedIn companies, hiring signals and public profiles by URL. No login, no cookies. Pay per result.

Is the Social Data 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 Social Data run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Social Data to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http social-data https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=nick.cheng/linkedin-company-profile-scraper

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