SE Ranking MCP review
SE Ranking's hosted MCP server for SEO. What it can reach, what it costs and who should connect it.
Our verdict
The broadest SEO MCP by tool count we track, and it includes AI search visibility tracking alongside classic SEO data. The MCP itself is free; what you pay for is the SE Ranking API plan behind it.
Why it's on our list
SE Ranking MCP is SE Ranking's hosted server with 160+ tools for keyword research, backlinks, domain analysis, site audits, SERP analysis and AI search visibility. It's here because it has the widest tool surface of any SEO suite we track.
Strengths
- 160+ tools in one server
- AI search visibility included
- OAuth for chat clients, API keys for automation
Watch out for
- Its tool count changes often (SE Ranking's own pages give 160+ and 180+)
- Needs an SE Ranking API plan
- The separate seo-skills repo wraps the MCP; it is not the server
Best for
- Teams that want one server for classic SEO and AI search visibility
- Headless or CI workflows, thanks to API key auth
Pricing and access
MCP access is free; data costs follow your SE Ranking API plan.
Hosted endpoint:
Setup steps differ by client. Follow SE Ranking's setup docs for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code.