Research Tools

37 Research Tools in One MCP - SEO, LLM Visibility, Social Listening, Ad Intelligence

37 research tools|6 categories

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12 Data Sources, One MCP

Real-time data from search engines, social platforms, and ad networks.

Google

YouTube

Hacker News

Dev.to

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Gemini

Google

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Why Research Tools?

No MCP server tracks LLM brand visibility

First MCP for GEO - track ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini

Social listening requires expensive subscriptions

Reddit, HN, YouTube, Dev.to - pay only for what you use

SEO tools require expensive subscriptions

Keywords, SERP, ads intelligence - no subscription needed

Data scattered across 10+ platforms

37 tools, one MCP server, unified interface

SEO & AI Visibility Tools

Everything you need for modern search visibility research.

LLM Visibility (GEO)

6 tools

First MCP for Generative Engine Optimization. Track brand mentions in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini.

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Social Listening

8 tools

Monitor Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, Dev.to. No subscription required.

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Ad Intelligence

6 tools

Spy on competitor ads across Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit.

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Keyword Research

4 tools

Google autocomplete, People Also Ask, related searches, trends queries.

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SERP Analysis

4 tools

Google SERP, rank tracking, AI mode responses, competitor analysis.

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Trend Monitoring

4 tools

Google Trends interest, topics, geographic data, news monitoring.

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Getting Started

Choose your setup: instant cloud or self-hosted with full control.

Cloud

Instant Setup

Managed platforms with pay-per-call pricing. No installation required.

Apify

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "research-tools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@apify/actors-mcp-server",
        "--tools",
        "halilc4/research-tools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Get API Key

Self-Hosted

Full Control

Run on your machine with your own API keys. No cloud dependency, no platform limits.

Full OwnershipRun on your own machine. No cloud dependency, no platform lock-in.
Your API KeysDirect access to SearchAPI, OpenRouter, and Perplexity. No middleman.
No Rate LimitsNo Apify throttling. Run as fast as your API keys allow.
Local CacheSQLite cache saves API calls. Works offline for cached queries.

10 tools work instantly without any API keys

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a developer?

Basic comfort with running scripts is helpful. The self-hosted package includes one-click installers that handle everything. Cloud setup takes 30 seconds — just paste a config file.

How do I get updates?

Cloud versions update automatically. Self-hosted users receive email notifications when updates are available and can download new versions anytime.

What's the difference between cloud and self-hosted?

Same 37 tools. Cloud runs on Apify — instant setup, pay per call. Self-hosted runs on your machine with your own API keys — full control, no platform limits.

Which tools work without any API key?

10 tools work immediately: all Hacker News tools (6), Reddit (1), and Dev.to tools (3). No signup, no keys needed.

What Python version do I need for self-hosted?

Python 3.10 or newer. The installer creates an isolated virtual environment so it won't affect your system Python.