# How to integrate Scrapingant MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Scrapingant MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Scrapingant", "toolkit_slug": "scrapingant", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:24:50.976Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Scrapingant directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns. You can do this in two different ways: - Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach - Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control ## Also integrate Scrapingant with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR - Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles. - Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot. - Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need. ## Connect Scrapingant to Claude Code ### Connecting Scrapingant to Claude Code using Composio 1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude ```bash claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Code? Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working. Key features include: - Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts - MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities - Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files - Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding - Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows ## What is the Scrapingant MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Scrapingant MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Scrapingant account. It provides structured and secure access to powerful web scraping tools, so your agent can extract web data, render dynamic pages, convert content to markdown, and monitor API usage on your behalf. - AI-powered data extraction: Direct your agent to pull structured data from web pages using custom AI queries—ideal for capturing tables, lists, prices, or other key information. - Dynamic web page scraping: Scrape complex sites with JavaScript rendering, proxy rotation, and support for cookies or browser emulation to handle modern web content. - Content conversion to markdown: Have your agent extract and convert page content into markdown format for clean, ready-to-use text in downstream applications or LLM pipelines. - Extended scraping with rich JSON output: Fetch detailed responses including raw HTML, headers, cookies, and other metadata to support advanced automation and analysis tasks. - API credit monitoring: Let your agent check and report on your current Scrapingant API credit usage, helping you manage quotas and avoid interruptions. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `SCRAPINGANT_EXTRACT_CONTENT_AS_MARKDOWN` | Extract Content as Markdown | This tool extracts content from a given URL and converts it into Markdown format. It is particularly useful for preparing text for Language Learning Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. It supports GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE methods. | | `SCRAPINGANT_EXTRACT_DATA_WITH_AI` | Extract Data with AI | This tool allows you to extract structured data from a web page using ScrapingAnt's AI-powered extraction capabilities. You provide a URL and an AI query (prompt) describing what data you want to extract, and the tool returns the extracted data in a structured format. It supports additional parameters for browser rendering, proxies, and cookies to handle dynamic content and localization. | | `SCRAPINGANT_GET_API_CREDITS_USAGE` | Get API Credits Usage | This tool retrieves the current API credit usage status for the authenticated ScrapingAnt account. It enables users to monitor their consumption of API credits, check their current usage against the subscription limits, and manage their API credits effectively. | | `SCRAPINGANT_SCRAPE_WEB_PAGE` | Scrape Web Page | This tool scrapes a web page using the ScrapingAnt API. It fetches the HTML content of the specified URL. Users can customize the scraping behavior by enabling a headless browser, using proxies, waiting for specific elements, executing JavaScript, passing cookies, and blocking certain resources. | | `SCRAPINGANT_SCRAPE_WEBPAGE_POST` | Scrape Webpage via POST | Tool to perform a POST request through ScrapingAnt's proxy to scrape a webpage. Use when you need to scrape pages that require POST method, such as form submissions or APIs that only accept POST requests. Data is forwarded transparently to the target web page. | | `SCRAPINGANT_SCRAPE_WEBPAGE_PUT` | Scrape Webpage with PUT | Tool to perform a PUT request through ScrapingAnt's proxy to scrape a webpage that requires PUT method. Use when the target webpage requires PUT method for data submission. Data is forwarded transparently to the target web page. | | `SCRAPINGANT_SCRAPE_WITH_EXTENDED_JSON_OUTPUT` | Scrape with Extended JSON Output | Scrapes a web page and returns comprehensive data including HTML content, plain text, cookies, HTTP headers, XHR/Fetch requests, and iframe content. This tool uses ScrapingAnt's extended endpoint which provides much richer data than standard scraping: - Full HTML and extracted plain text content - All cookies and HTTP response headers from the target page - Captured XHR/Fetch API requests made by the page (useful for finding hidden APIs) - Content from embedded iframes Best used when you need more than just the HTML - such as analyzing cookies, headers, or JavaScript API calls made by a page. For simple HTML scraping, consider using the basic scrape tool instead for lower API credit usage. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Scrapingant MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Scrapingant account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Scrapingant operations on your behalf. With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster. ## Step-by-step Guide ### 1. Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have: - Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account - Composio API Key - A Scrapingant account - Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript ### 1. Install Claude Code To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system: ```bash # macOS, Linux, WSL curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash # Windows PowerShell irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex # Windows CMD curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd ``` ### 2. Set up Claude Code Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code: - Claude Code will open in your terminal - Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account - Complete the authentication flow - Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code ```bash cd your-project-folder claude ``` ### 3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables: - COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code)) - USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier) ```bash COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here USER_ID=your_user_id_here ``` ### 4. Install Composio library No description provided. ```python pip install composio-core python-dotenv ``` ```typescript npm install @composio/core dotenv ``` ### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL No description provided. ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["scrapingant"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http scrapingant-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env; if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) { throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env'); } const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['scrapingant'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http scrapingant-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL No description provided. ```python python generate_mcp_url.py ``` ```typescript node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts # or if using tsx tsx generate_mcp_url.ts ``` ### 7. Add Scrapingant MCP to Claude Code In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is: - claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code - --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server - The server name (scrapingant-composio) is how you'll reference it - The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session - --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect. ```bash claude mcp add --transport http scrapingant-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY" # Then restart Claude Code exit claude ``` ### 8. Verify the installation Check that your Scrapingant MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your scrapingant-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Scrapingant tools If everything is wired up, you should see your scrapingant-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Scrapingant The first time you try to use Scrapingant tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Scrapingant - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Scrapingant authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Scrapingant through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Scrapingant operations in natural language. For example: - "Extract product prices from Amazon search page" - "Convert a blog post to markdown format" - "Get API usage stats for my account" ## Complete Code ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["scrapingant"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http scrapingant-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env; if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) { throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env'); } const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['scrapingant'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http scrapingant-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Scrapingant with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Scrapingant directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Scrapingant operations - Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP - Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution Next steps: - Try asking Claude Code to perform various Scrapingant operations - Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows - Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities. ## How to build Scrapingant MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/scrapingant/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Excel](https://composio.dev/toolkits/excel) - Microsoft Excel is a robust spreadsheet application for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. It's the go-to tool for calculations, reporting, and flexible data management. - [21risk](https://composio.dev/toolkits/_21risk) - 21RISK is a web app built for easy checklist, audit, and compliance management. It streamlines risk processes so teams can focus on what matters. - [Abstract](https://composio.dev/toolkits/abstract) - Abstract provides a suite of APIs for automating data validation and enrichment tasks. It helps developers streamline workflows and ensure data quality with minimal effort. - [Addressfinder](https://composio.dev/toolkits/addressfinder) - Addressfinder is a data quality platform for verifying addresses, emails, and phone numbers. It helps you ensure accurate customer and contact data every time. - [Agentql](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agentql) - Agentql is a toolkit that connects AI agents to the web using a specialized query language. It enables structured web interaction and data extraction for smarter automations. - [Agenty](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agenty) - Agenty is a web scraping and automation platform for extracting data and automating browser tasks—no coding needed. It streamlines data collection, monitoring, and repetitive online actions. - [Ambee](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ambee) - Ambee is an environmental data platform providing real-time, hyperlocal APIs for air quality, weather, and pollen. Get precise environmental insights to power smarter decisions in your apps and workflows. - [Ambient weather](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ambient_weather) - Ambient Weather is a platform for personal weather stations with a robust API for accessing local, real-time, and historical weather data. Get detailed environmental insights directly from your own sensors for smarter apps and automations. - [Anonyflow](https://composio.dev/toolkits/anonyflow) - Anonyflow is a service for encryption-based data anonymization and secure data sharing. It helps organizations meet GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA data privacy compliance requirements. - [Api ninjas](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api_ninjas) - Api ninjas offers 120+ public APIs spanning categories like weather, finance, sports, and more. Developers use it to supercharge apps with real-time data and actionable endpoints. - [Api sports](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api_sports) - Api sports is a comprehensive sports data platform covering 2,000+ competitions with live scores and 15+ years of stats. Instantly access up-to-date sports information for analysis, apps, or chatbots. - [Apify](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apify) - Apify is a cloud platform for building, deploying, and managing web scraping and automation tools called Actors. It lets you automate data extraction and workflow tasks at scale—no infrastructure headaches. - [Autom](https://composio.dev/toolkits/autom) - Autom is a lightning-fast search engine results data platform for Google, Bing, and Brave. Developers use it to access fresh, low-latency SERP data on demand. - [Beaconchain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beaconchain) - Beaconchain is a real-time analytics platform for Ethereum 2.0's Beacon Chain. It provides detailed insights into validators, blocks, and overall network performance. - [Big data cloud](https://composio.dev/toolkits/big_data_cloud) - BigDataCloud provides APIs for geolocation, reverse geocoding, and address validation. Instantly access reliable location intelligence to enhance your applications and workflows. - [Bigpicture io](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bigpicture_io) - BigPicture.io offers APIs for accessing detailed company and profile data. Instantly enrich your applications with up-to-date insights on 20M+ businesses. - [Bitquery](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bitquery) - Bitquery is a blockchain data platform offering indexed, real-time, and historical data from 40+ blockchains via GraphQL APIs. Get unified, reliable access to complex on-chain data for analytics, trading, and research. - [Brightdata](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brightdata) - Brightdata is a leading web data platform offering advanced scraping, SERP APIs, and anti-bot tools. It lets you collect public web data at scale, bypassing blocks and friction. - [Builtwith](https://composio.dev/toolkits/builtwith) - BuiltWith is a web technology profiler that uncovers the technologies powering any website. Gain actionable insights into analytics, hosting, and content management stacks for smarter research and lead generation. - [Byteforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/byteforms) - Byteforms is an all-in-one platform for creating forms, managing submissions, and integrating data. It streamlines workflows by centralizing form data collection and automation. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Scrapingant MCP? With a standalone Scrapingant MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Scrapingant tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Scrapingant and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code? Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Scrapingant tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Scrapingant while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Scrapingant scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Scrapingant data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)