Parseur MCP Server

parseur-py is a modern Python client for the Parseur API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting web scraping tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-07-27 · ★ 7 · #30 OF 78 MAINTAINED WEB SCRAPING · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Parseur

before you install - you'll need

Set PARSEUR_API_BASE, PARSEUR_API_KEY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add parseur-parseur-py -- uvx parseur-py

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "parseur-parseur-py": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "parseur-py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package parseur-py - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · Who maintains Parseur

Parseur is maintained by parseur. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/parseur/parseur-py
website: https://parseur.com/
category: web scraping - ranked #30 of 78 actively-maintained web scraping servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.parseur/parseur-py (active, first published 2026-07-01)
packages: pypi:parseur-py

05 · Parseur FAQ

What is Parseur?

parseur-py is a modern Python client for the Parseur API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Parseur still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-07-27. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Parseur?

Run `uvx parseur-py`. The README documents 2 environment variables (PARSEUR_API_BASE, PARSEUR_API_KEY) to set first. Set PARSEUR_API_BASE, PARSEUR_API_KEY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Parseur 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.

06 · Alternatives to Parseur

Alternatives to Parseur

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Pairs well with

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

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