Hosted MCP Server for DataForSEO

DataForSEO SEO SERP Keywords

Deploy the DataForSEO MCP Server

DataForSEO MCP Server exposes powerful SEO endpoints that you can use directly in your AI workflows—without manual setup steps on this page. Explore capabilities below and start building automated research, monitoring, and reporting flows.

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Add the MCP Server

  1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.
  2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.
  3. Select DataForSEO MCP Server: Choose “DataForSEO MCP Server” from the available options.
  4. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

MCP INTEGRATION

dataforseo-dataforseo_serp_api
dataforseo-dataforseo_keywords
dataforseo-dataforseo_backlinks
dataforseo-dataforseo_onpage
dataforseo-dataforseo_domain_analytics
dataforseo-dataforseo_app_data
dataforseo-dataforseo_merchant
dataforseo-dataforseo_business
dataforseo-dataforseo_google_trends
  1. Finalize Setup: Click “Add MCP Server” to complete the configuration.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving automation needs.

Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

  1. Access Connect Tab: Navigate to the “Connect” tab in your MCP Server configuration.
  2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP client:
    • FlowHunt AI Agent (recommended)
    • Claude Desktop
    • Custom client applications
  3. Apply Configuration: Use the provided JSON format:
{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Security Considerations

🔒 Important: Treat your MCP server URL as a password. It provides direct access to your DataForSEO tools and data. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control.

  1. Test the Connection: Verify functionality by running a test query, such as a SERP request or fetching keyword metrics.
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Create AI-Powered Workflows

You have two powerful options for implementing your DataForSEO automation:

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven automation patterns

  1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.
  2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.
  3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:
  • SERP monitoring – Daily snapshots of rankings for priority keywords.

  • Keyword research – Pull volume, CPC, and competition to prioritize topics.

  • Backlink audits – Identify new/lost links and assess referring domains.

  • On-page checks – Detect technical/content issues and route fixes.

  • Trend watch – Track interest changes to inform editorial planning.

    Preconfigured AI Agent flow with DataForSEO MCP
  1. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific automation requirements or existing workflow enhancement

  1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
  2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
  3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:
{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}
  1. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

    • Targeted SERP checks – Compare rankings across locations/devices.
    • Keyword scoring – Combine volume, CPC, competition, and trends.
    • Link profile tracking – Report toxic links and high‑value opportunities.
    • On‑page remediation – Open issues and notify owners automatically.
    FlowHunt visual flow builder with MCP component
  2. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

List of Prompts

Here are practical examples demonstrating how to use the DataForSEO MCP Server with your AI agents. These prompts showcase real-world SEO analysis and optimization scenarios:

SERP Analysis and Ranking

Get the top 10 Google search results for 'best project management software' in the United States and analyze the ranking factors
Show me the current SERP rankings for 'digital marketing agency' in New York and compare organic vs paid results
Analyze the featured snippets appearing for 'how to do keyword research' and identify the content format
Get mobile search results for 'restaurant near me' in Los Angeles and show the local pack rankings

Keyword Research and Analysis

Get keyword data for 'content marketing' including search volume, CPC, competition level, and trend data
Find related keywords for 'email automation' with their search volumes and difficulty scores
Show me long-tail keyword opportunities related to 'social media management' with low competition
Compare keyword metrics for 'SEO tools' vs 'SEO software' including search volume and CPC
Analyze the backlink profile for example.com and show me the top 20 referring domains by authority
Find new backlinks gained by competitor.com in the last 30 days
Show me broken backlinks pointing to mywebsite.com so I can set up redirects
Get anchor text distribution for backlinks pointing to our homepage
Identify toxic or spammy backlinks to mydomain.com that should be disavowed

On-Page SEO Audits

Run a technical SEO audit on https://mywebsite.com and identify critical issues with page speed, meta tags, and crawlability
Analyze the content quality and keyword optimization for https://example.com/blog/seo-guide
Check for duplicate content issues across mywebsite.com and provide recommendations
Audit internal linking structure for mydomain.com and identify orphaned pages

Domain Analytics and Competitor Research

Get organic traffic estimates for competitor.com and show their top performing pages
Compare domain authority metrics between mysite.com and top 3 competitors
Show me the top organic keywords driving traffic to competitor.com
Analyze paid search strategy for competitordomain.com including ad copy and landing pages
Compare search interest trends for 'AI tools', 'machine learning', and 'artificial intelligence' over the last 12 months in the United States
Show me seasonal trends for 'tax software' and identify peak search periods
Analyze rising search queries related to 'electric vehicles' in 2025

App Store Intelligence

Get app rankings and reviews for 'Spotify' in the iOS App Store
Analyze competitor apps in the 'fitness tracking' category and compare download estimates
Show me keyword optimization opportunities for my app based on App Store search data

E-commerce and Product Data

Get Google Shopping results for 'wireless headphones' and analyze pricing from top merchants
Track product listings and prices for 'iPhone 15' across different Google Shopping merchants
Analyze merchant ratings and review counts for sellers of 'running shoes'

Local SEO and Business Listings

Get Google Business Profile data for 'coffee shops' in San Francisco including ratings, reviews, and contact information
Analyze local pack rankings for 'dentist near me' in Chicago
Show me citation opportunities for my business based on competitor local listings

These prompts demonstrate how the DataForSEO MCP integration enables comprehensive SEO operations, from keyword research and SERP tracking to backlink analysis and technical audits.

Example

AI Agent input example
AI Agent output example

Conclusion

DataForSEO MCP Server brings end‑to‑end SEO intelligence into your AI workflows—from real-time SERP checks and keyword research to backlinks, on-page audits, and market insights. Start with a single capability and expand into automated, always-on SEO operations.

Contact us to host your MCP Server in FlowHunt

FlowHunt provides an additional security layer between your internal systems and AI tools, giving you granular control over which tools are accessible from your MCP servers. MCP servers hosted in our infrastructure can be seamlessly integrated with FlowHunt's chatbot as well as popular AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and various AI editors.

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