https://github.com/metehan777/semrush-mcp
Semrush MCP Server
https://github.com/metehan777/semrush-mcp
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Semrush MCP Server
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/metehan777/semrush-mcp
- Owner: metehan777
- Created: 2025-06-03T12:50:58.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-03T13:37:10.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-03T23:14:09.627Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: ai, claude, mcp, semrush, seo
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://metehan.ai/blog/semrush-mcp/
- Size: 28.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: readme.md
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# Semrush MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to Semrush API functionality for AI assistants.
## Features
- **Domain Overview**: Get comprehensive domain analytics including organic traffic, keywords, and authority score
- **Keyword Research**: Analyze keyword metrics including search volume, difficulty, and CPC
- **Organic Search Analysis**: Retrieve organic search keywords and rankings for any domain
- **Paid Search Analysis**: Get Google Ads keywords and PPC data for domains
- **Backlinks Overview**: Get backlink metrics and analysis for domains or specific URLs
- **Competitor Research**: Identify and analyze organic competitors
- **Related Keywords**: Discover related keywords and search suggestions
## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- A Semrush API key (get one at https://www.semrush.com/api/)
## Installation
1. Clone this repository or create a new directory:
```bash
mkdir semrush-mcp
cd semrush-mcp
```
2. Create the following directory structure:
```
semrush-mcp/
├── src/
│ └── index.ts
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
├── .env.example
├── .gitignore
└── README.md
```
3. Save the provided files in their respective locations
Then manually:
```bash
npm install
npm run build
```
## Configuration
Set your Semrush API key as an environment variable:
```bash
export SEMRUSH_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
```
Or create a `.env` file:
```
SEMRUSH_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
```
## Usage with Claude Desktop
Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration file (`claude_desktop_config.json`):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"semrush": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/semrush-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"SEMRUSH_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
```
## Available Tools
### 1. domain_overview
Get comprehensive domain analytics.
Parameters:
- `domain` (required): Domain to analyze (e.g., "example.com")
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
### 2. keyword_overview
Get keyword metrics and data.
Parameters:
- `phrase` (required): Keyword phrase to analyze
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
### 3. domain_organic_search
Get organic search keywords for a domain.
Parameters:
- `domain` (required): Domain to analyze
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
- `limit` (optional): Number of results (default: 10)
- `offset` (optional): Offset for pagination (default: 0)
### 4. backlinks_overview
Get backlinks overview for a domain or URL.
Parameters:
- `target` (required): Domain or URL to analyze
- `target_type` (optional): "domain" or "url" (default: "domain")
### 5. competitor_research
Find organic competitors for a domain.
Parameters:
- `domain` (required): Domain to analyze
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
- `limit` (optional): Number of competitors (default: 10)
### 6. domain_adwords
Get paid search (Google Ads) keywords for a domain.
Parameters:
- `domain` (required): Domain to analyze
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
- `limit` (optional): Number of results (default: 10)
### 7. related_keywords
Get related keywords and suggestions for a seed keyword.
Parameters:
- `phrase` (required): Seed keyword phrase
- `database` (optional): Database code (default: "us")
- `limit` (optional): Number of results (default: 10)
## Database Codes
Common database codes for different regions:
- `us` - United States
- `uk` - United Kingdom
- `ca` - Canada
- `au` - Australia
- `de` - Germany
- `fr` - France
- `es` - Spain
- `it` - Italy
- `br` - Brazil
- `in` - India
## Development
To run the server in development mode:
```bash
npm run dev
```
## Example Usage in Claude
Once configured, you can use natural language to access Semrush data:
- "Analyze the domain example.com using Semrush"
- "What's the search volume for 'digital marketing' keyword?"
- "Show me the top organic keywords for techcrunch.com"
- "Find competitors for shopify.com"
- "Get backlink data for https://metehan.ai/blog/semrush-mcp/"
- "What related keywords can you find for 'content marketing'?"
- "Show me the Google Ads keywords that amazon.com is bidding on"
## Troubleshooting
1. **API Key Issues**: Ensure your SEMRUSH_API_KEY environment variable is set correctly
2. **Rate Limits**: Semrush API has rate limits. Check your plan's limits
3. **Database Codes**: Make sure you're using valid database codes for your target regions
## License
MIT