AgentQL MCP Server

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Model Context Protocol server that integrates AgentQL's data extraction capabilities.

What is AgentQL MCP Server

AgentQL MCP Server

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates AgentQL's data extraction capabilities.

Features

Tools

  • extract-web-data - extract structured data from a given 'url', using 'prompt' as a description of actual data and its fields to extract.

Installation

To use AgentQL MCP Server to extract data from web pages, you need to install it via npm, get an API key from our Dev Portal, and configure it in your favorite app that supports MCP.

Install the package

npm install -g agentql-mcp

Configure Claude

  • Open Claude Desktop Settings via ⌘+, (don't confuse with Claude Account Settings)
  • Go to Developer sidebar section
  • Click Edit Config and open claude_desktop_config.json file
  • Add agentql server inside mcpServers dictionary in the config file
  • Restart the app
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "agentql-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "AGENTQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Read more about MCP configuration in Claude here.

Configure Cursor

  • Open Cursor Settings
  • Go to MCP > MCP Servers
  • Click + Add new MCP Server
  • Enter the following:
    • Name: "agentql" (or your preferred name)
    • Type: "command"
    • Command: env AGENTQL_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY npx -y agentql-mcp

Read more about MCP configuration in Cursor here.

Configure Windsurf

  • Open Windsurf: MCP Configuration Panel
  • Click Add custom server+
  • Alternatively you can open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json directly
  • Add agentql server inside mcpServers dictionary in the config file
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "agentql-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "AGENTQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Read more about MCP configuration in Windsurf here.

Validate MCP integration

Give your agent a task that will require extracting data from the web. For example:

Extract the list of videos from the page https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=agentql, every video should have a title, an author name, a number of views and a url to the video. Make sure to exclude ads items. Format this as a markdown table.

[!TIP] In case your agent complains that it can't open urls or load content from the web instead of using AgentQL, try adding "use tools" or "use agentql tool" hint.

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

If you want to try out development version, you can use the following config instead of the default one:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentql": {
      "command": "/path/to/agentql-mcp/dist/index.js",
      "env": {
        "AGENTQL_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

[!NOTE] Don't forget to remove the default AgentQL MCP server config to not confuse Claude with two similar servers.

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications, providing a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

What are MCP Servers?

MCP Servers are lightweight programs that expose specific capabilities through the standardized Model Context Protocol. They act as bridges between LLMs like Claude and various data sources or services, allowing secure access to files, databases, APIs, and other resources.

How do MCP Servers work?

MCP Servers follow a client-server architecture where a host application (like Claude Desktop) connects to multiple servers. Each server provides specific functionality through standardized endpoints and protocols, enabling Claude to access data and perform actions through the standardized protocol.

Are MCP Servers secure?

Yes, MCP Servers are designed with security in mind. They run locally with explicit configuration and permissions, require user approval for actions, and include built-in security features to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.