Proxy Scraper MCP Server

Install · Live list · For AI agents · Proxy server · How it works · Recipes · Options · FAQ. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People who work with http proxy, socks4 and socks5 and want it reachable from Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-29 · ★ 25 · #82 OF 97 MAINTAINED WEB SCRAPING · VERIFIED 2026-09-30

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Proxy Scraper

before you install - you'll need

Set PROXY_SCRAPER_SERVE_PASSWORD, HTTPS_PROXY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add maximilianfeix-proxy-scraper -- uvx proxy-scraper-cli

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maximilianfeix-proxy-scraper": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "proxy-scraper-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

repo age created 2026-09-24 - young repo, little track record yet

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package proxy-scraper-cli - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.maximilianfeix is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Proxy Scraper can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v1.22.0 · 2026-09-29

the proxy table fits the page on every screen size · One-time star hint in the CLI, and what 3.6 million checks found · pick the format for copy and download; roadmap up to date · release 1.22.0

v1.21.0 · 2026-09-28

release 1.21.0 · Proxy pool API on the --serve port (proxy_pool compatible) · --source and --only-sources: your own proxy lists · star history, Discussions, stars badge

v1.20.0 · 2026-09-27

proxy_url() for requests, httpx, Playwright · release 1.20.0

04 · Who maintains Proxy Scraper

proxy-scraper is maintained by maximilianfeix. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Sep 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/maximilianfeix/proxy-scraper
website: https://maximilianfeix.github.io/proxy-scraper/
category: web scraping - ranked #82 of 97 actively-maintained web scraping servers as of 2026-09-30.
release cadence: 10+ releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-09-29)
registry: io.github.maximilianfeix/proxy-scraper (active, first published 2026-09-26 · 17 versions)
packages: pypi:proxy-scraper-cli

06 · Proxy Scraper FAQ

What is Proxy Scraper?

Install · Live list · For AI agents · Proxy server · How it works · Recipes · Options · FAQ. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Proxy Scraper still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-30, its last commit was 2026-09-29 and it shipped 10+ releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Proxy Scraper?

Run `uvx proxy-scraper-cli`. The README documents 2 environment variables (PROXY_SCRAPER_SERVE_PASSWORD, HTTPS_PROXY) to set first. Set PROXY_SCRAPER_SERVE_PASSWORD, HTTPS_PROXY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Proxy Scraper run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to Proxy Scraper

Alternatives to Proxy Scraper

Maintained web scraping servers if Proxy Scraper isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Proxy Scraper doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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