Frequently Asked Questions about Scraper.is MCP

Q: What is Scraper.is MCP? A: Scraper.is MCP is an integration that allows AI assistants to scrape web content using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools via Scraper.is.

Q: What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), facilitating seamless interaction between AI models and external resources.

Q: How does Scraper.is MCP integrate with UBOS? A: Scraper.is MCP can be integrated with the UBOS platform to empower AI agents with web scraping capabilities, enabling them to access real-time data and automate various tasks. UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform.

Q: What are the key features of Scraper.is MCP? A: Key features include web scraping, screenshot capturing, multiple output formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON), real-time progress updates, and seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI assistants.

Q: What formats does Scraper.is MCP support for scraped content? A: Scraper.is MCP supports Markdown, HTML, and JSON formats, as well as the ability to capture screenshots of web pages.

Q: Do I need an API key to use Scraper.is MCP? A: Yes, you need a Scraper.is API key. You can obtain one by signing up or logging in at scraper.is and navigating to the API Keys section in your dashboard.

Q: How do I install Scraper.is MCP? A: You can install Scraper.is MCP globally using npm or yarn: npm install -g scraperis-mcp or yarn global add scraperis-mcp.

Q: How do I configure Scraper.is MCP with Claude Desktop? A: Add the scraperis_scraper configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, including your Scraper.is API key.

Q: Can I use Scraper.is MCP for development and testing? A: Yes, you can use the MCP Inspector for development and testing by running npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector scraperis-mcp.

Q: How can AI assistants use the Scraper.is MCP scrape tool? A: AI assistants can use the scrape tool with a prompt describing what to scrape and the desired format (markdown, html, screenshot, json).

Q: What parameters does the scrape tool accept? A: The scrape tool accepts two parameters: prompt (the prompt describing what to scrape, including the URL) and format (the format to return the content in).

Q: Is Scraper.is MCP open source? A: Yes, the project is licensed under the MIT License, and contributions are welcome. See the LICENSE file for details.

Q: Where can I find more information about Scraper.is? A: More information about Scraper.is can be found on their website: https://scraper.is.

Q: Where can I find more information about Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: More information about MCP can be found on their GitHub repository: https://github.com/model-context-protocol/spec.