CrustAPI Google + LinkedIn Data
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Live Google + public LinkedIn data: search, maps, profiles, companies, jobs. Pay only for results.
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- UsageiVery new↓ 59/wk · ★ –
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Marketing & social media
- You need to fill in: CRUSTAPI_API_KEY
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- You fill in yourself:
CRUSTAPI_API_KEY
Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.
You need
- npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"crustapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CRUSTAPI_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add search --env CRUSTAPI_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y crustapi-mcpFill in the empty values before running it.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"crustapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CRUSTAPI_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"search": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"crustapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CRUSTAPI_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
Values you fill in
- Your CrustAPI key from crustapi.com/app (free tier: 3,000 credits/month)
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 8, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain crustapi.com (the registry checks domain ownership)
- … Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- … Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- – Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
- … Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints
Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai
- More stars than 0% of the other 3606 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 26% of the other 3606 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3606 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is CrustAPI Google + LinkedIn Data safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: CRUSTAPI_API_KEY
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.3.2) reached the registry 3 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
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Alternatives
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README from the maker
Open the README
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CrustAPI MCP server
Give any MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, Claude Code) live Google and public LinkedIn data. It calls the hosted CrustAPI /v1/search and /v1/linkedin endpoints.
Tools
searchcovers the whole Google menu behind one tool. Pick the surface withtype:web,maps,places,news,shopping,images,videos,scholar,patents,autocomplete.scrape_webpagefetches any URL as clean text + metadata + JSON-LD (RAG-ready).get_reviewspulls Google reviews for a business (byplaceId/cid/fidor a name query).linkedincovers public LinkedIn data behind one tool. Pick the surface withtype:profile,company,posts,jobs, orsearch(people search). Addenrich=trueon people search to get each person's full profile.
You only pay for successful results; empty results are free. Get a free key (3,000 credits/month, no card) at https://crustapi.com.
Installation
Recommended: npx, nothing to install.
Add this to your MCP client config (e.g. Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": { "crustapi": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "crustapi-mcp"], "env": { "CRUSTAPI_API_KEY": "key_live_xxxx" } } } }
Restart the client and the four tools appear. Requires Node 18+.
From source
npm install
{
"mcpServers": { "crustapi": { "command": "node", "args": ["/absolute/path/to/crustapi-mcp/server.mjs"], "env": { "CRUSTAPI_API_KEY": "key_live_xxxx" } } } }
Env
| var | purpose |
|---|---|
CRUSTAPI_API_KEY | your CrustAPI key, sent as x-api-key (required) |
CRUSTAPI_BASE_URL | defaults to https://crustapi.com; point at a local URL for testing |
Usage
search(type="web", q="best serp api 2026")search(type="maps", q="dentists", location="Miami, FL", limit=20)search(type="news", q="openai")scrape_webpage(url="https://example.com/pricing", includeMarkdown=true)get_reviews(q="Blue Bottle Coffee", sortBy="newest")linkedin(type="profile", url="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhgates")linkedin(type="search", keywords="head of growth fintech", enrich=true)
Every response is stable, structured JSON.
Test it
CRUSTAPI_API_KEY=key_live_xxxx node test-client.mjs
This spawns the server over stdio, lists the tools, and calls one.