# How to integrate Simplescraper MCP with Hermes

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  "title": "How to integrate Simplescraper MCP with Hermes",
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  "toolkit_slug": "simplescraper_mcp",
  "framework": "Hermes",
  "framework_slug": "hermes-agent",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/hermes-agent",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/hermes-agent.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-07T05:31:25.886Z"
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## Introduction

Hermes is a 24/7 autonomous agent that lives on your computer or server — it remembers what it learns and evolves as your usage grows.
This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your Simplescraper account to Hermes. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. For personal use we recommend the CLI, but you won't go wrong with MCP either.

## Also integrate Simplescraper MCP with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/chatgpt)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/claude-cowork)

## TL;DR

### What is Composio Connect?
Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,500+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Hermes. It can:
- Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage.
- Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM.
- Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead.

## Connect Simplescraper MCP to Hermes

### Integrating Simplescraper with Hermes
### Using Composio Connect CLI
1. Install the Composio CLI
Run the install script directly, or paste https://composio.dev/hermes into your Hermes chat box to have it installed for you.

```bash
curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash
```

## What is the Simplescraper MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Simplescraper MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Simplescraper account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Simplescraper operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_CREATE_RECIPE` | Create recipe | Create a new scrape recipe with a name, URL, and selectors. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_EXTRACT_MARKDOWN` | Extract markdown | Fetch one page and return its body as clean Markdown. Renders JavaScript before extraction. Returns markdown plus metadata (title, word count). |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_EXTRACT_URLS` | Extract urls | Discover all page URLs on a website by parsing its sitemap (and the sitemap index if present). Returns a deduplicated list of page URLs. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_LATEST_RESULTS` | Get latest results | Get the most recent scraped results for a recipe. Returns the existing data from the last completed run without scraping again. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RECIPE` | Get recipe | Retrieve full details of a specific scrape recipe: name, URL, creation date, last run time, and selectors. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RESULTS` | Get results | Fetch the scraped data from a specific run by results_id. Supports ordering (by index or timestamp) and pagination via limit and offset. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RESULTS_HISTORY` | Get results history | List previous scrape runs for a recipe. Each entry has results_id, scrape timestamp, and page count. Returns run metadata only, not the scraped data itself. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_LIST_RECIPES` | List recipes | List the user's scrape recipes, with optional filters by domain, name keyword, or recent activity, and sorting by creation date, last-run, or name. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_RUN_RECIPE` | Run recipe | Run a scrape recipe to extract fresh data from its configured URL. Supports async mode, source URL override, markdown extraction, and batch (crawler) mode. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_SCREENSHOT` | Screenshot | Capture a screenshot of a web page (1 credit per request). Returns JSON with a hosted screenshot URL by default. Supports full-page capture, custom viewport, format/quality, delays, and popup/ad hiding. Defaults output to 'url' so the response stays small; 'binary' returns raw image bytes and is not suited to an MCP text response. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_SMART_EXTRACT` | Smart extract | Extract specific named fields from one page using AI. Pass a comma-separated schema like 'product name, price, sku' and get those fields back as a structured object, plus the CSS selectors that matched them. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_UPDATE_BATCH_URLS` | Update batch urls | Add or replace the list of batch (crawler) URLs for a recipe. 'append' adds to the existing list, 'replace' overwrites it. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_UPDATE_RECIPE` | Update recipe | Update an existing scrape recipe's name, URL, or selectors. Supports 'replace' (default) or 'merge' modes for selector updates. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Simplescraper MCP server provides comprehensive access to Simplescraper operations through Composio. Once connected, Hermes can perform all major Simplescraper actions on your behalf using natural language commands.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Way Forward
With Simplescraper connected, Hermes can now act on your behalf whenever it detects a relevant task or you ask it to.
From here, you can extend Hermes further:
- Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Hermes can do for you.
- Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Hermes can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft.
- Let it learn your patterns: The more you use Hermes, the better it gets at anticipating how you'd handle recurring tasks. Give it feedback on drafts and decisions, and it will adapt.
If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the [community](https://discord.com/invite/composio) or check out the [Docs](https://docs.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=hermes&utm_content=docs) for deeper configuration options.

## How to build Simplescraper MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/chatgpt)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/claude-cowork)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Simplescraper MCP?

With a standalone Simplescraper MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Simplescraper tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Simplescraper and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Hermes?

Yes, you can. Hermes 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 Simplescraper tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Simplescraper while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Simplescraper 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 Simplescraper data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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