MCP Server

Semrush MCP Server

Name: Semrush MCP Server
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)
Author: mrkooblu

MCP server and CLI for keyword research, domain analytics, backlinks, and competitive intelligence via Semrush.

SEO Research Content Creation Analytics

8.5

Installation

$ npm install -g github:mrkooblu/semrush-mcp

Platform

Claude Desktop, Cursor

Pricing

paid

Author

mrkooblu

Last Tested

2026-04-01

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About this Tool

Comprehensive MCP server providing 77 tools across Semrush's API surface. Covers domain analytics with rank tracking, keyword research with difficulty scoring, backlink analysis, traffic analytics, site audits, and project management. Available as both a CLI tool for terminal use and an MCP server for AI assistant integration.

Use Case Examples

Research keyword difficulty and search volume for a content plan
Analyze a competitor's domain traffic and top pages
Run a site audit to find technical SEO issues
Track backlink growth and referring domains over time

MarketCore Editorial Review

SEMrush's MCP server brings the industry-standard competitive intelligence platform directly into Claude workflows. For teams already paying for SEMrush, this is an essential addition — it transforms Claude from a general assistant into a competitive intelligence analyst with access to real SEMrush data.

Best For

Competitive organic traffic analysis: compare your site's keyword rankings against 3 competitors
Keyword gap analysis to identify high-volume terms competitors rank for that you don't
Backlink profile comparison to find competitor link-building strategies worth replicating

Code Quality

SEMrush API integration quality is solid with good authentication handling. Covers the core SEMrush analytics surfaces marketing teams use most.

Limitations

Requires paid SEMrush subscription — free tier has very limited API access. Data credits consumed per API call can become costly for heavy research sessions. Some advanced SEMrush features (competitor ad research, social tracker) may not be exposed.

Reviewed 2026-04-01

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