Competitive Intelligence MCP Server
9-in-1 MCP server for AI-powered competitor analysis. Use with Claude, GPT, or any AI assistant that supports MCP tools. Built by John Rippy | johnrippy.link🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →
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🎯 What This Actor Does
This MCP server bundles 9 competitive intelligence tools into a single endpoint. AI assistants can call any tool to:
- Monitor competitors - Track rankings, reviews, and online activity
- Analyze Facebook Ads - See what ads competitors are running
- Detect tech stacks - Know what technologies competitors use
- Aggregate B2B reviews - Pull reviews from Clutch, G2, Capterra, GoodFirms
- Research companies - Get Glassdoor reviews and Crunchbase funding data
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🛠️ Available Tools
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💰 Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)
Demo mode is FREE - Test any tool with sample data before using real credits.---
🚀 Quick Start
Demo Mode (Free)
{
"tool": "monitor_competitors",
"demoMode": true
}
Real Data
{
"apifyToken": "your_apify_token",
"tool": "monitor_competitors",
"toolInput": {
"competitors": [
{ "name": "Competitor A", "location": "New York, NY" },
{ "name": "Competitor B", "location": "Los Angeles, CA" }
]
},
"demoMode": false
}
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📋 Tool Input Examples
monitor_competitors
{
"tool": "monitor_competitors",
"toolInput": {
"competitors": [
{ "name": "Acme Corp", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "website": "https://acme.com" }
]
}
}
scrape_facebook_ads
{
"tool": "scrape_facebook_ads",
"toolInput": {
"searchQuery": "digital marketing",
"country": "US",
"maxResults": 50
}
}
scan_tech_stack
{
"tool": "scan_tech_stack",
"toolInput": {
"url": "https://competitor.com"
}
}
scrape_glassdoor
{
"tool": "scrape_glassdoor",
"toolInput": {
"companyName": "Salesforce"
}
}
scrape_crunchbase
{
"tool": "scrape_crunchbase",
"toolInput": {
"companyName": "Stripe"
}
}
scrape_clutch (B2B Reviews)
{
"tool": "scrape_clutch",
"toolInput": {
"companyUrl": "https://clutch.co/profile/company-name"
}
}
scrape_g2 (Software Reviews)
{
"tool": "scrape_g2",
"toolInput": {
"productUrl": "https://www.g2.com/products/product-name"
}
}
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🔗 MCP Integration
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"competitive-intelligence": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-client", "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/localhowl~competitive-intelligence-mcp-server/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN"]
}
}
}
n8n / Make / Zapier
Use the webhook URL parameter to receive results:
{
"tool": "monitor_competitors",
"toolInput": { ... },
"webhookUrl": "https://your-webhook-endpoint.com/receive"
}
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📊 Sample Output
monitor_competitors
{
"tool": "monitor_competitors",
"competitors": [
{
"name": "Competitor A",
"location": "New York, NY",
"googleRating": 4.5,
"reviewCount": 150,
"rankingPosition": 3,
"recentActivity": ["New blog post", "Price change detected"]
}
]
}
scan_tech_stack
{
"tool": "scan_tech_stack",
"url": "https://competitor.com",
"technologies": {
"cms": "WordPress",
"ecommerce": "WooCommerce",
"analytics": ["Google Analytics", "Hotjar"],
"marketing": ["HubSpot", "Mailchimp"],
"hosting": "AWS"
}
}
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🔧 Use Cases
1. Competitor Monitoring - Track multiple competitors' online presence, rankings, and reviews
2. Ad Intelligence - See what Facebook ads competitors are running in your market
3. Technology Research - Identify the tech stack powering competitor websites
4. Reputation Analysis - Aggregate reviews from B2B platforms (Clutch, G2, Capterra)
5. Funding Tracking - Monitor competitor funding rounds and investor activity
6. Employee Insights - Get Glassdoor reviews to understand competitor culture
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❓ FAQ
Q: What's the difference between demo mode and real data?A: Demo mode returns realistic sample data instantly (free). Real data mode calls the actual scrapers and returns live data (pay-per-event pricing).
Q: Can I use this without an AI assistant?A: Yes! Call the Apify API directly or use the Apify console to run the actor.
Q: How do I get an Apify token?A: Sign up at apify.com and find your API token in Settings → Integrations.
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📞 Support
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- LinkedIn: John Rippy
- Website: johnrippy.link
🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →
