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

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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

Tool	Description	Key Inputs
monitor_competitors	Track competitor rankings, reviews, social activity	competitors[], location
scrape_facebook_ads	Get ads from Facebook Ad Library	searchQuery, country, maxResults
scan_tech_stack	Detect technologies on competitor websites	url
scrape_glassdoor	Get company reviews and ratings	companyUrl or companyName
scrape_crunchbase	Get funding, investors, company data	companyUrl or companyName
scrape_clutch	Get B2B agency/company reviews	companyUrl or companyName
scrape_goodfirms	Get software/agency reviews	companyUrl or companyName
scrape_capterra	Get software reviews	productUrl or productName
scrape_g2	Get B2B software reviews	productUrl or productName

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💰 Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)

Tool	Cost per Run
monitor_competitors	$0.10/competitor
scrape_facebook_ads	$0.05/10 ads
scrape_glassdoor	$0.10/company
scrape_crunchbase	$0.15/company
scan_tech_stack	$0.05/URL
scrape_clutch	$0.08/company
scrape_goodfirms	$0.08/company
scrape_capterra	$0.08/product
scrape_g2	$0.08/product

Demo mode is FREE - Test any tool with sample data before using real credits.

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🚀 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