# Otto.de MCP Server (`axlymxp/otto-mcp`) Actor

MCP server for otto.de — search products, browse categories, fetch full details and reviews live from Claude, Cursor and other AI agents.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/axlymxp/otto-mcp.md
- **Developed by:** [axly](https://apify.com/axlymxp) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, E-commerce, Automation
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md):

```bash
pip install apify-client
```

In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):

````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md).

If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).


# README

## Otto.de MCP Server

Query **otto.de** products, prices, and reviews live from **Claude, Cursor, n8n,** or any MCP-compatible AI agent — without writing a single line of scraping code.

### What it does

Runs as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server on the Apify platform. Connect it once; your AI agent can then search otto.de products, browse categories, fetch full product details (GTIN, description, all images), and retrieve customer reviews — all in real time, as live tool calls.

### Who uses this

- **AI/agent developers** — embed live otto.de product lookup into RAG pipelines, shopping assistants, and price-monitoring agents
- **Claude / Cursor users** — ask about otto.de products directly in your IDE or chat without leaving your workflow
- **PropTech & SaaS developers** — compose otto.de data into larger LLM workflows, n8n automations, or custom agents

### MCP Tools

| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `search_otto_products` | Keyword search — returns name, price, brand, rating, availability, image |
| `browse_otto_category` | Browse a category path (e.g. `/moebel/sofas/`) |
| `get_otto_product` | Full product detail for any URL — GTIN/EAN, SKU, description, all images, return policy |
| `get_otto_reviews` | Customer reviews for a product ID |
| `get_otto_suggestions` | Search autocomplete suggestions |

#### Example tool call

````

search\_otto\_products(keywords="ecksofa grau", limit=5, sort="price\_asc")

````

Returns:
```json
{
    "query": "ecksofa grau",
    "count": 5,
    "results": [
        {
            "name": "VASAGLE Ecksofa L-Form 244 cm",
            "price": "339.99",
            "currency": "EUR",
            "brand": "VASAGLE",
            "availability": "InStock",
            "rating": "4",
            "url": "https://www.otto.de/p/vasagle-..."
        }
    ]
}
````

### Connect to Claude

1. Deploy the actor on Apify in **Standby mode**.
2. Copy the Standby URL (format: `https://<id>.apify.actor`).
3. In Claude's MCP settings, add a remote server:
   ```
   URL: https://<id>.apify.actor/mcp
   Transport: Streamable HTTP
   ```
4. Ask Claude: *"Search otto.de for a grey corner sofa under €400"* — it calls the tool live.

### Connect to Cursor / VS Code

Add to your MCP config:

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "otto-de": {
            "url": "https://<id>.apify.actor/mcp",
            "transport": "streamable-http"
        }
    }
}
```

### One-shot scrape mode

Provide `keywords` in the input to run a classic one-shot scrape and push results to a dataset instead of starting the MCP server. Useful for scheduled batch jobs.

```json
{ "keywords": "laptop 16 zoll", "limit": 100 }
```

### Input parameters (one-shot mode)

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keywords` | string | — | Search query for one-shot run |
| `limit` | integer | 50 | Max results in one-shot mode |

### Scheduling & integrations

Schedule a daily one-shot run to keep a dataset fresh. Use webhooks to trigger downstream workflows in Make, Zapier, or n8n when the run completes.

### FAQ

**How is this different from the otto-scraper?** This actor is an always-on MCP server — your AI agent calls it live, like an API. The [otto-scraper](https://apify.com/axlymxp/otto-scraper) is a batch tool that runs once and saves to a dataset.

**Does `get_otto_product` handle Kasada anti-bot?** Yes — it uses the Android app cookie trick to bypass Kasada on product detail pages without a browser.

**Can I query any otto.de category?** Yes — pass any category path like `/computer/laptops/` or `/sport-freizeit/fahrraeder/` to `browse_otto_category`.

**What is the per-call cost?** Each MCP tool call is charged as one Pay-Per-Event unit (see the Store listing for current prices). There is no monthly fee.

# Actor input Schema

## `keywords` (type: `string`):

Optional: run a one-shot keyword search and push results to the dataset instead of starting the MCP server. Leave empty to run as MCP server.

## `limit` (type: `integer`):

Max results to return in one-shot mode. Ignored in MCP server mode.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "keywords": "ecksofa",
  "limit": 50
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("axlymxp/otto-mcp").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("axlymxp/otto-mcp").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call axlymxp/otto-mcp --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=axlymxp/otto-mcp",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Otto.de MCP Server",
        "description": "MCP server for otto.de — search products, browse categories, fetch full details and reviews live from Claude, Cursor and other AI agents.",
        "version": "1.0",
        "x-build-id": "Xj7Vf6ouTupbkaKvl"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/axlymxp~otto-mcp/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-axlymxp-otto-mcp",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/axlymxp~otto-mcp/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-axlymxp-otto-mcp",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK",
                        "content": {
                            "application/json": {
                                "schema": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/axlymxp~otto-mcp/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-axlymxp-otto-mcp",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "keywords": {
                        "title": "Search keywords (one-shot mode)",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Optional: run a one-shot keyword search and push results to the dataset instead of starting the MCP server. Leave empty to run as MCP server."
                    },
                    "limit": {
                        "title": "Max results (one-shot mode)",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 5000,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Max results to return in one-shot mode. Ignored in MCP server mode.",
                        "default": 50
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "usageTotalUsd": {
                                "type": "number",
                                "example": 0.00005
                            },
                            "usageUsd": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "number",
                                        "example": 0.00005
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```
