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Research a domain’s estimated search footprint and its strongest organic and paid keywords. Access is gated: request enablement for your organization before connecting.

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AnalyticsAPI ID and secret keyMCP + RESTspyfu.com
AUDIT LOG · SPYFUPOLICY: acme-support
09:41:07 · claude · u_8f2read
spyfu.get_ad_history
Get domain ad history by date✓ allowed · 212ms
09:41:08 · claude · u_8f2read
spyfu.get_domain_stats
Get latest domain statistics✓ allowed · 164ms
ILLUSTRATIVE POLICY TRACE · NOT A LIVE RECEIPT
01 · USE CASES

Agent workflows for SpyFu.

01

Get latest domain statistics

Use when estimating a domain’s recent SEO traffic, paid clicks, ad budget, and keyword footprint. Returns up to 12 recent months; charges $0.0005 per returned month.

02

Get organic keywords

Use when finding a domain’s strongest organic keywords, rankings, landing pages, and estimated clicks. Returns one bounded page; charges $0.0005 per returned row.

03

Get paid keywords

Use when researching the keywords a domain successfully advertises on, their search volume, difficulty, and CPC. Returns one bounded page; charges $0.002 per returned row.

02 · ACTIONS

7 SpyFu actions, graded by risk.

These actions come from the Arc0 registry. Your identity, provider permissions and Arc0 policies determine which actions can run.

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7

Look things up, subject to your permissions.

  • spyfu.get_domain_stats
    Get latest domain statistics

    Use when estimating a domain’s recent SEO traffic, paid clicks, ad budget, and keyword footprint. Returns up to 12 recent months; charges $0.0005 per returned month.

  • spyfu.get_organic_keywords
    Get organic keywords

    Use when finding a domain’s strongest organic keywords, rankings, landing pages, and estimated clicks. Returns one bounded page; charges $0.0005 per returned row.

  • spyfu.get_paid_keywords
    Get paid keywords

    Use when researching the keywords a domain successfully advertises on, their search volume, difficulty, and CPC. Returns one bounded page; charges $0.002 per returned row.

  • spyfu.get_seo_competitors
    Get SEO competitors

    Use when identifying domains competing for the same organic keywords. Compare shared keyword counts and competitor ranks; charges $0.0002 per returned row.

  • spyfu.get_ppc_competitors
    Get PPC competitors

    Use when identifying advertisers competing for the same paid keywords. Compare shared keyword counts and competitor ranks; charges $0.0002 per returned row.

  • spyfu.get_keyword_info
    Get keyword metrics

    Use when comparing search volume, ranking difficulty, and advertising costs for up to 20 exact keywords. Unknown terms may have no data; charges $0.0002 per returned row.

  • spyfu.get_ad_history
    Get domain ad history by date

    Use when reviewing a domain’s ad copy in an explicit date range. Returns up to 100 ad rows from a bounded keyword window, with partial-total and continuation flags. Charges $0.003 per returned row.

write

0

Create and change things. Allow, or ask the user first.

  • No write actions.

destructive

0

Delete, cancel or archive. Ask first, or deny outright.

  • No destructive actions.
03 · POLICIES AND AUDIT

Control access to SpyFu.

After early access is enabled, connect the intended SpyFu account, authorize your AI client and set policies for its tools.

Provider permissions and Arc0 policy both apply. Allow reads, require approval for selected writes, or deny destructive actions. The audit log records execution decisions.

Configure policies and approvals

Example policy choices

  • Read actions: allow where authorized

Arc0 MCP endpoint: https://api.arc0.ai/mcp

04 · AUTH AND DATA

How SpyFu connects.

Connect SpyFu using API ID and secret key. OAuth grants the provider scopes shown during consent; API keys and other credentials retain the permissions configured at the provider. Arc0 stores credentials in its encrypted vault and does not pass them to the model. Disconnect to remove access through Arc0; revoke a key at the provider to invalidate it there. Token refresh and provider-side revocation depend on the authentication lane and provider.

The connection serves authorized calls through Arc0 MCP and REST. How Arc0 handles credentials →

AUTH
API ID and secret key
CREDENTIALS
Per-tenant encrypted vault
MODEL SEES
Results only, never credentials
AUDIT LOG
Every call, on every plan
05 · AI CLIENTS

Use SpyFu with your AI client.

Request access to SpyFu first. An Arc0 administrator must enable it for your organization before these actions appear. Then authorize your AI client separately. It only receives tools and accounts allowed for that identity.

SpyFu with Claude

Claude Desktop + Claude Code

  1. In Claude Desktop, add Arc0 through the remote MCP settings and use OAuth. Follow the generic remote-client steps if your account’s interface differs.
  2. For Claude Code, run the command below. Open /mcp, select Arc0, and authenticate in your browser. Select your workspace and review access.
  3. Check the connection with claude mcp get arc0.
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user arc0 https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting
All apps for Claude
SpyFu with ChatGPT

ChatGPT on the web

  1. Open Plugins in ChatGPT, select the plus button, then Add custom MCP server.
  2. Name it Arc0, enter the server URL below, and choose OAuth. Use dynamic client registration if asked; no Arc0 API key is needed.
  3. Review the notice and select Create as a plugin. Complete Arc0 sign-in, workspace selection and consent, then install and select the plugin in your conversation. Labels and access vary by account; managed workspaces may require administrator approval.
https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting
All apps for ChatGPT
SpyFu with OpenAI Codex

Codex app + CLI

  1. Run the registration command below. The app and CLI share ~/.codex/config.toml.
  2. Complete browser OAuth, choose your Arc0 workspace, and review access. If authentication does not start, run codex mcp login arc0.
  3. Check codex mcp list, then open a new Codex chat. Inspect an existing arc0 entry before changing it.
codex mcp add arc0 --url https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting
All apps for OpenAI Codex
SpyFu with Cursor

Remote MCP setup

  1. Add Arc0 in your client’s remote MCP settings using the server URL below.
  2. Choose OAuth, sign in to Arc0, select the intended workspace and review access.
  3. Confirm the server is connected and start with an allowed read. These are generic remote-MCP steps; consult your client’s settings for its current interface.
https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting
All apps for Cursor
SpyFu with VS Code

Remote MCP setup

  1. Add a remote HTTP MCP server named Arc0 using the URL below.
  2. Use OAuth and finish Arc0 sign-in, workspace selection and consent.
  3. Confirm discovery succeeds before requesting a read. These are generic remote-MCP steps; client UI and availability may differ.
https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting
SpyFu with Any MCP client

Streamable HTTP

  1. Use a client that supports remote MCP over Streamable HTTP. Add the server URL below and choose OAuth.
  2. For a client without OAuth, use a self-bound API key with execute permission in the X-API-Key header. Store it in secret storage or an environment variable, outside source control. Never send both an API key and an OAuth bearer token.
  3. Use the MCP clients guide for the SDK transport example and Embedded identity for business-managed end users.
https://api.arc0.ai/mcp
Full MCP setup and troubleshooting

After setup, ask your agent to find an allowed read action, load its schema, and execute it on the intended account. Check Activity for the receipt. A connected MCP client alone does not confirm a successful provider call.

06 · RELATED

More analytics apps.

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07 · FAQ

SpyFu and Arc0, answered.

Q01

Does SpyFu work with Claude Desktop and Claude Code?

Yes, after early access is enabled for your organization and you connect the intended account. Use Arc0’s remote MCP endpoint with OAuth. Claude Code has a documented registration command; Desktop uses the generic remote-client setup.

Q02

Can I use SpyFu with OpenAI Codex, ChatGPT and Cursor?

Yes, after early access is enabled for your organization and you connect the intended account. Codex and ChatGPT have setup instructions in Arc0’s MCP clients guide. Cursor uses the generic remote-MCP steps. Tool access remains scoped to the authorized identity.

Q03

Is this the official SpyFu MCP server?

This is Arc0’s integration page, not a claim of an official SpyFu server. Arc0 adds a shared connection, policy and audit experience across apps. Consult SpyFu for its own current MCP offerings.

Q04

Which SpyFu actions are supported?

7 registry-defined actions: 7 read, 0 write and 0 destructive. Provider permissions, access enablement and Arc0 policy determine what can execute.

Q05

Which permissions does SpyFu need?

Connect SpyFu using API ID and secret key. OAuth grants the provider scopes shown during consent; API keys and other credentials retain the permissions configured at the provider. Arc0 stores credentials in its encrypted vault and does not pass them to the model. Disconnect to remove access through Arc0; revoke a key at the provider to invalidate it there. Token refresh and provider-side revocation depend on the authentication lane and provider.

Q06

Can I restrict writes in SpyFu?

You can deny write and destructive actions or require approval. Provider scopes and Arc0 action policies are separate controls; a policy does not grant additional provider permissions.

Q07

What does SpyFu through Arc0 cost?

See Arc0 pricing for current connectivity plans. The provider may require its own subscription or charge per request. Arc0 plan allowances do not make third-party data or paid actions free.

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