Overview
What is Crawleo MCP Server?
Real-time web search and crawling capabilities for AI assistants through Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables access to live web data via two tools: web.search for real-time search with multiple output formats, and web.crawl for deep content extraction from any URL. Designed for any AI assistant or IDE that needs current web information.
How to use Crawleo MCP Server?
Obtain an API key from crawleo.dev (starts with sk_), then configure the server in your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, or OpenAI Platform) by adding "url": "https://api.crawleo.dev/mcp" with HTTP transport and your API key in the Authorization header. After saving the config and restarting the client, invoke tools by asking the assistant to search or crawl.
Key features of Crawleo MCP Server
- Real-time web search from any country/language
- Multiple output formats (HTML, Markdown, plain text)
- Device-specific results (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Deep content extraction with JavaScript rendering
- Zero data retention for complete privacy
- Auto-crawling option for search results
Use cases of Crawleo MCP Server
- Research assistant summarizing recent developments
- Content analysis of competitor pricing pages
- Code documentation extraction from official sources
- News monitoring with country-specific sources
- Market research analyzing customer reviews
FAQ from Crawleo MCP Server
How do I get an API key?
Visit crawleo.dev, sign up for a free account, navigate to your dashboard, and copy the API key (starts with sk_).
Which config file should I edit?
For Claude Desktop: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS), %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Linux). For Cursor/Windsurf: similar paths under ~/.config/ or %APPDATA% with Cursor or Windsurf folder.
What tool names does Crawleo MCP Server use?
Use web.search for real-time web search and web.crawl for deep content extraction from URLs. Names are case-sensitive and must be exact.
What authentication errors can occur?
Your API key must start with sk_, include the "Bearer " prefix in the Authorization header for Claude/Cursor/Windsurf, be valid, and have available credits. For OpenAI Platform, use the key directly in the authorization field.
What pricing does Crawleo MCP Server offer?
10,000 searches for $20, 100,000 searches for $100, and 250,000 searches for $200. Manage usage and subscription at crawleo.dev.
