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Semrush MCP Server

@mrkooblu

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

mrkooblu

About Semrush MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides tools for accessing Semrush API data.

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Overview

What is Semrush MCP Server?

It is a community-maintained, self-hosted tool that provides Semrush API data through an MCP server for AI assistants (Claude Desktop, Cursor) and a semrush CLI for direct terminal use. It enables keyword research, domain analytics, backlinks, traffic analysis, and competitive intelligence.

How to use Semrush MCP Server?

Install globally via npm install -g github:mrkooblu/semrush-mcp, then set the SEMRUSH_API_KEY environment variable. Use the semrush CLI for terminal/agent commands or configure the semrush-mcp command in your MCP client’s config (e.g., Claude Desktop or Cursor) using stdio transport.

Key features of Semrush MCP Server

  • Domain Analytics with organic/paid keywords and competitors
  • Keyword Research with difficulty, related, and broad match
  • Backlink Analysis with referring domains and anchor distribution
  • Traffic & Audience Analytics (requires .Trends subscription)
  • Site Audit and Project management
  • CLI-only Keyword Gap Analysis between two domains

Use cases of Semrush MCP Server

  • SEO professionals analyzing domain rankings and competitor strategies
  • Content marketers discovering keyword opportunities and question-based queries
  • AI assistants generating automated SEO reports on demand
  • Developers integrating Semrush data into custom workflows via CLI or MCP

Frequently asked questions

1

What do I need to use Semrush MCP Server?

You need a Semrush API key (`SEMRUSH_API_KEY`) and Node.js installed. The server and CLI are installed via npm.

2

Does it require a Semrush subscription?

Yes, a Semrush account with API access is required. Traffic and Audience tools additionally need the .Trends API subscription.

3

Which MCP clients are supported?

Any MCP-compatible client using stdio transport is supported. Explicit setup examples are provided for Claude Desktop and Cursor.

4

Are there rate limits or caching?

You can configure `API_RATE_LIMIT_PER_SECOND` (default 10) and `API_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS` (default 300). API requests consume units from your Semrush account.

5

How do I check my remaining API units?

Use the `semrush units` CLI command or the `semrush_api_units_balance` MCP tool.

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