MCP Server

Use ShuttleSEO's MCP Server with Claude and Any AI Assistant

Connect real-time keyword research to Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the open standard that turns AI tools into powerful SEO research workflows.

What Is an MCP Server?

An MCP server is a standardized connector that lets AI assistants access external tools and live data. Developed by Anthropic, the Model Context Protocol works like a universal plugin — instead of switching between tabs and copy-pasting results, your AI assistant queries ShuttleSEO's keyword database directly, in real time.

With the ShuttleSEO MCP server connected, any compatible AI tool can perform keyword research, pull search volumes, analyze competition, and filter by country or platform — all through natural language.

No more tab-switching. No more manual exports. Just ask.

Set Up in 3 Steps

Open Claude Code Settings

In Claude Code, open the MCP server configuration and choose Add Custom Connector. Or edit your .mcp.json file directly.

Add the ShuttleSEO MCP Server URL

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shuttleseo": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://shuttleseo.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Sign In with Google

Claude will prompt you to authenticate with your Google account. Once signed in, the MCP server is live — no API keys or tokens to manage.

Already a ShuttleSEO user? The OAuth flow reuses your existing session. You're connected instantly.

Available Tool

search_keywords

The search_keywords tool gives you access to real search volume, competition scores, and CPC bid data across Google, Amazon, YouTube, and local search — making it one of the most flexible AI-powered keyword research tools available inside an AI assistant.

Parameters

Parameter	Type		Description
`query`	string	Required	The search term to find keywords for
`country`	string	Optional	Country code (e.g. us, gb, fr, de, jp)
`source`	string	Optional	google, amazon, youtube, local, or all
`limit`	number	Optional	Results per page (max 100)
`page`	number	Optional	Page number for pagination
`minVolume / maxVolume`	number	Optional	Filter by monthly search volume
`minCompetition / maxCompetition`	number	Optional	Filter by Google Ads competition index (0–100)
`minCpc / maxCpc`	number	Optional	Filter by top-of-page bid range
`includeTerms`	string\|array	Optional	Only return keywords containing these terms
`excludeTerms`	string\|array	Optional	Exclude keywords containing these terms

Example Prompts

Once your MCP server is connected, you can run full keyword research AI workflows directly in conversation:

“"Find long-tail keywords for 'organic coffee' with low competition"”

“"What are people searching for around 'AI writing tools' in the UK?"”

“"Search YouTube keyword ideas for 'workout routines' with over 1,000 monthly searches"”

“"Give me keywords for 'vegan recipes' with volume between 500–5,000, exclude 'dessert'"”

“"Research low-competition keyword opportunities in the project management software space"”

Why Use ShuttleSEO as Your MCP Server?

The best SEO keyword research tool built into your AI workflow

Most keyword research tools exist in a separate tab. ShuttleSEO lives inside your AI assistant. Claude can search, filter, iterate, and generate content briefs — all without leaving the conversation.

Multi-platform keyword data in one place

Access Google, YouTube, Amazon, and local keyword suggestions from a single search_keywords call, complete with real search volumes and competition scores.

Powerful filtering, conversational interface

Filter by volume, competition, and CPC through natural language. Ask for 'low-competition keywords with more than 500 monthly searches' and get exactly that — no dashboards required.

Use Cases

AI-native content strategy

Ask Claude to find 20 long-tail keywords for your next blog post, filter for low competition, and draft a content outline — all backed by real search data.

Keyword research at scale

Generate keyword-backed SEO briefs in minutes. Search, analyze, cluster, and structure findings into actionable outlines without leaving your workflow.

Niche and competitor discovery

Explore unfamiliar keyword spaces through conversation. Discover what your competitors rank for and identify gaps worth targeting.

Compatible MCP Clients

The ShuttleSEO MCP server works with any MCP client that supports OAuth 2.0 authentication and URL-based connectors:

Claude Code

.mcp.json → add custom connector

Claude Desktop

claude_desktop_config.json

Cursor

MCP settings → add URL connector

Any MCP client

Server URL: shuttleseo.com/api/mcp · Auth: OAuth 2.0 (authorization code flow)

Ready to Supercharge Your SEO Workflow?

Connect ShuttleSEO to Claude Code or Claude Desktop and start researching keywords from your AI assistant.

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