Open SEO
Open source alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs
What is Open SEO?
Open SEO is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to open source alternative to semrush and ahrefs
Open source alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs
This server falls under the Marketing & SEO category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Open source alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx open-seoConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Open SEO
Open SEO is an open-source alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs, providing backlink analysis, keyword research, and site audit capabilities. Connect it to Claude to enable AI-powered SEO analysis, competitive research, and optimization recommendations without expensive SaaS tools.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Git installed to clone the repository
- Internet connectivity for SEO data retrieval
Clone the Open SEO repository
Get the latest code from GitHub.
git clone https://github.com/every-app/open-seo
cd open-seo
npm installInstall optional data sources
Install packages for accessing search engines and backlink data.
pip install requests beautifulsoup4 aiohttpBuild the MCP server
Compile the server code.
npm run buildAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Register Open SEO in your MCP config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-seo": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/open-seo/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Verify analysis tools
Test that SEO analysis functions work correctly.
curl http://localhost:3000/healthRestart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop, then ask about SEO analysis.
Open SEO Examples
Claude Desktop Configuration
How to register Open SEO.
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-seo": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/open-seo/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to Try
Example prompts for SEO analysis.
- "Analyze the backlinks for my website."
- "What keywords should I target for my niche?"
- "Perform a site audit and identify technical SEO issues."Troubleshooting Open SEO
Data retrieval fails or returns empty results
Check your internet connection. Verify that the domain names are valid and publicly accessible. Some search engines may have rate limits.
Build fails with missing Python dependencies
Run pip install requests beautifulsoup4 aiohttp. Ensure Python 3 is installed and in your PATH.
API returns 403 or 429 errors
You may have hit rate limits from search engines. Wait a few minutes before retrying. Consider implementing caching or using slower analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Open SEO
What is Open SEO?
Open SEO is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that open source alternative to semrush and ahrefs It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Open SEO?
Follow the installation instructions on the Open SEO GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Open SEO?
Open SEO works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Open SEO free to use?
Yes, Open SEO is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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