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Citare MCP server

Call Brand Radar, Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker, Site Audit, and free tools directly from Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible agent. 37 tools, bearer auth, tier-rate-limited. Starts at Pro tier ($119/₹9,999) — Ahrefs gates MCP at Enterprise only.

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What you get

37 tools across every Citare surface

MCP tools mirror the REST API operation catalog — run Brand Radar dispatches, fetch keyword data, score citation readiness, generate JSON-LD, run a site audit, all from inside your agent. Single OPERATIONS array drives both REST + MCP so the surfaces stay in lockstep.

Compatible with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Cline

Standard MCP over HTTPS at citare-v2.ravirdp.workers.dev/mcp (and citare.ai/mcp after cutover). Drop the endpoint into your agent's MCP config; bearer token in the Authorization header. Tested with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Cline.

Same auth + rate limits as REST API

Bearer tokens generated in /app/settings/api work for both REST and MCP. Same scoped permissions, same tier-rate-limited counter, same audit log. MCP tools/call requests self-fetch the REST endpoint via env.SELF — one auth pipeline, two surfaces.

Pro tier — not Enterprise (Citare-unique pricing)

MCP starts at Pro tier ($119/₹9,999). Ahrefs gates MCP at Enterprise tier ($1,500+/mo). For solo devs, indie hackers, and small agencies building agent workflows on top of SEO data, Citare's MCP at Pro is the only viable option in the price range.

Quick-start config

Drop this into your agent's MCP config. Replace the bearer with your token from /app/settings/api.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "citare": {
      "url": "https://citare.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

In Claude Desktop: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. In Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Restart the agent; tools appear in the catalog.

Frequently asked questions

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol — Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI agents to external tools. An MCP server exposes a catalog of tools the agent can call (with structured args + responses); the agent dispatches calls based on user intent. Citare's MCP server makes every Citare data surface callable from agents.

Which agents can use Citare MCP?

Any MCP-compatible agent. Tested: Claude Desktop, Claude Code (CLI), Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Cline, Continue. Compatible with any MCP client following the spec — add the endpoint + bearer token and the 37 tools appear in the agent's tool catalog.

How is MCP pricing different from Ahrefs MCP?

Ahrefs gates MCP at Enterprise tier ($1,500+/mo with $500/mo MCP add-on). Citare MCP starts at Pro tier ($119/₹9,999) with no MCP-specific add-on fee. The pricing structure is one of our key differentiation lines vs Ahrefs — see /vs/ahrefs for the side-by-side.

Can I call MCP tools without writing code?

Yes — that's the entire point. In Claude Desktop, ask 'What's my Brand Radar surface rate on ChatGPT this week?' and Claude calls the MCP tool, parses the response, summarizes for you. Same workflow in Cursor / Windsurf / Cline. No code; the agent handles tool dispatch.

What's the rate limit on MCP tools/call?

Same as REST API per tier — Pro 6,000 req/min, Agency 60,000, Enterprise custom. Rate limit counters shared between REST + MCP; calling the same tool via either surface counts against the same quota.

How do I get a bearer token?

Generate in /app/settings/api after Pro tier signup. Scope optional (read-only / project-scoped / expiry-bound). Tokens are AES-GCM-encrypted at rest; rotate via /app/settings/api anytime.

Pro tier — $119/mo (₹9,999/mo) includes MCP

Ahrefs MCP is Enterprise-tier ($1,500+/mo). Citare MCP is Pro-tier with the full 37-tool catalog included.

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REST API

Same operations from any HTTP client

Brand Radar

Flagship product MCP exposes

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MCP pricing comparison

Looker Studio connector

Data viz alternative — no agent required

Pricing

MCP at Pro+ tier

How it works

Product flow before agent integration