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Claude Desktop Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"ahrefs": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.ahrefs.com/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer <OAUTH_TOKEN>" }
}
}
}Ahrefs MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the SEO & Content category, developed by Ahrefs. It runs as a remote server, so you can connect to it directly from any Claude-compatible client without installing anything locally. Adding it to your setup expands what Claude can do without any extra coding.
About Ahrefs MCP
Official Ahrefs MCP server connecting AI assistants to the Ahrefs SEO platform.
Features
- Domain authority and backlink analysis
- Keyword research and difficulty scores
- Competitor analysis
- Site audit data
- Content gap analysis
- SERP feature tracking
Available as OAuth remote server.
Who Should Use Ahrefs MCP?
- 1Extend Claude and other AI assistants with new capabilities
- 2Automate tasks that previously required manual steps
- 3Connect your existing tools to an AI workflow
- 4Reduce repetitive work by letting AI interact with your services
How Ahrefs MCP Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs as a hosted remote server, which means zero local setup — ideal for teams who want a shared MCP endpoint without managing infrastructure.
✦It uses OAuth for authentication, which means you log in with your existing account rather than managing API keys manually.
Tags
ahrefsseokeywordsbacklinksremote