Question 1

What is Semrush MCP for ChatGPT and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Semrush MCP for ChatGPT is a connector that integrates Semrush's powerful SEO tools directly into your ChatGPT conversations. Using MCP (Model Context Protocol), it enables real-time access to keyword research, competitor analysis, and SEO data through natural language queries, streamlining your digital marketing workflow.

Question 2

How do I set up the Semrush Connector for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Semrush AI connector requires an active Semrush subscription and MCP-compatible client like Ravenala. Simply configure your Semrush API credentials, connect through the MCP interface, and start querying your SEO data directly in ChatGPT conversations. The setup takes just minutes.

Question 3

Can I access all Semrush features through ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

The Semrush MCP connector provides access to core features including keyword research, domain analysis, backlink data, and competitor insights. While not every Semrush feature is available, you can perform most essential SEO tasks through natural language commands within ChatGPT conversations.

Question 4

Is Semrush API access included with my regular subscription?

Accepted Answer

Semrush API access varies by subscription tier. Pro plans include limited API calls, while Guru and Business plans offer more generous allocations. Check your Semrush dashboard for API quota details, as the ChatGPT connector will consume API credits for each query you make.

Question 5

What are the main benefits of using Semrush AI integration?

Accepted Answer

Semrush AI integration eliminates context switching between tools, enabling faster SEO research and analysis. You can generate keyword strategies, analyze competitors, and create content briefs without leaving your ChatGPT workspace. This streamlined workflow saves significant time and improves productivity for digital marketers.

Question 6

Can I export data from Semrush through the ChatGPT connector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Semrush MCP connector allows you to retrieve and format data within ChatGPT conversations. While direct CSV exports aren't available, you can request structured data presentations, copy results, or ask ChatGPT to format information for easy transfer to spreadsheets or reports.

Question 7

Does the Semrush ChatGPT integration support multiple domains?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The Semrush Connector for ChatGPT supports multi-domain analysis, allowing you to compare competitors, analyze different properties, or conduct cross-domain keyword research within a single conversation. This makes it perfect for agencies managing multiple client accounts or businesses with portfolio sites.

Question 8

Are there usage limits for the Semrush MCP integration?

Accepted Answer

Usage limits depend on your Semrush subscription's API allocation rather than the MCP connector itself. Each query consumes API credits, so monitor your usage through Semrush's dashboard. Higher-tier plans offer more generous limits, making them ideal for heavy ChatGPT integration users.

Question 9

Can I use Semrush MCP with other AI models besides ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it uses the standardized MCP (Model Context Protocol), the Semrush connector works with various AI models and clients that support MCP. This flexibility means you're not locked into ChatGPT and can use your preferred AI interface while maintaining access to Semrush data.

Question 10

How does Semrush MCP compare to using the web interface directly?

Accepted Answer

The Semrush MCP integration offers conversational querying and AI-powered analysis that the web interface can't match. While the web interface provides more visualization options, the ChatGPT connector excels at rapid research, natural language queries, and combining SEO data with AI insights for strategic recommendations.

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Semrush MCP tools

ads-copiesRetrieves unique ad copies Semrush has observed for a specified domain from a regional database, detailing ads seen in google's paid search results.

ads-copies

anchorsUse this action to get a csv report of anchor texts for backlinks pointing to a specified, publicly accessible domain, root domain, or url.

anchors

authority-score-profileRetrieves the authority score (as) profile for a specified target, showing the count of referring domains that link to the target for each as value from 0 to 100.

authority-score-profile

backlinks

backlinks-overviewProvides a csv-formatted summary of backlinks, including authority score and link type breakdowns, for a specified and publicly accessible domain, root domain, or url.

backlinks-overview

batch-comparisonCompares backlink profiles for multiple specified targets (domains, subdomains, or urls) to analyze and compare link-building efforts.

batch-comparison

batch-keyword-overviewFetches a keyword overview report from a Semrush regional database for up to 100 keywords, providing metrics like search volume, cpc, and keyword difficulty.

batch-keyword-overview

broad-match-keywordFetches broad match keywords for a given phrase; `display sort` and `display filter` parameters are defined but currently not utilized by the API call.

broad-match-keyword

categoriesRetrieves categories and their 0-1 confidence ratings for a specified domain, subdomain, or url, with results sorted by rating.

categories

categories-profileRetrieves a profile of content categories from referring domains for a specified target, analyzing its first 10,000 referring domains and sorting results by domain count.

categories-profile

competitorsRetrieves a customizable csv report of competitors for a specified target (root domain, domain, or url) based on shared backlinks or referring domains, ensuring the target is valid and its type is correctly specified.

competitors

competitors-in-organic-searchUse to get a domain's organic search competitors from Semrush as a semicolon-separated string; `display date` requires 'yyyymm15' format if used.

competitors-in-organic-search

competitors-in-paid-searchRetrieves a list of a domain's competitors in paid search results from a specified regional database.

competitors-in-paid-search

domain-ad-historyRetrieves a domain's 12-month advertising history from Semrush (keywords bid on, ad positions, ad copy) for ppc strategy and competitor analysis; most effective when the domain has ad history in the selected database.

domain-ad-history

domain-organic-pagesFetches a report on a domain's unique organic pages ranking in google's top 100 search results, with options for specifying database, date, columns, sorting, and filtering.

domain-organic-pages

domain-organic-search-keywordsRetrieves organic search keywords for a domain from a specified Semrush regional database; `display positions` must be set if `display daily=1` for daily updates.

domain-organic-search-keywords

domain-organic-subdomainsRetrieves a report on subdomains of a given domain that rank in google's top 100 organic search results for a specified regional database.

domain-organic-subdomains

domain-paid-search-keywordsFetches keywords driving paid search traffic to a specified, existing domain using a supported Semrush regional database.

domain-paid-search-keywords

domain-pla-search-keywordsRetrieves product listing ad (pla) search keywords for a specified domain from a Semrush regional database.

domain-pla-search-keywords

domain-vs-domainAnalyzes keyword rankings by comparing up to five domains to find common, unique, or gap keywords, using specified organic/paid types and comparison logic in the `domains` string.

domain-vs-domain

historical-dataRetrieves monthly historical backlink and referring domain data for a specified root domain, returned as a time series string with newest records first.

historical-data

indexed-pagesRetrieves a list of indexed pages from Semrush for a specified `target` (root domain, domain, or url) and `target type`, ensuring `target` is publicly accessible, Semrush-analyzable, and correctly matches `target type`.

indexed-pages

keyword-difficultyDetermines the keyword difficulty (kd) score (0-100, higher means greater difficulty) for a given phrase in a specific Semrush regional database to assess its seo competitiveness.

keyword-difficulty

keyword-overview-all-databasesFetches a keyword overview from Semrush for a specified phrase, including metrics like search volume, cpc, and competition.

keyword-overview-all-databases

keyword-overview-one-databaseFetches a keyword summary for a specified phrase from a chosen regional database.

keyword-overview-one-database

keywords-ads-historyFetches a historical report (last 12 months) of domains advertising on a specified keyword in google ads, optionally for a specific month ('yyyymm15') or the most recent period, returning raw csv-like data.

keywords-ads-history

organic-resultsRetrieves up to 100,000 domains and urls from google's top 100 organic search results for a keyword and region, returning a raw string; use `display date` in 'yyyymm15' format (day must be '15') for historical data.

organic-results

paid-resultsFetches domains ranking in google's paid search results (adwords) for a specified keyword and regional database.

paid-results

phrase-questionsFetches question-format keywords semantically related to a given query phrase for a specified regional database, aiding in understanding user search intent and discovering content ideas.

phrase-questions

pla-competitorsRetrieves domains competing with a specified domain in google's product listing ads (pla) from a given Semrush regional database.

pla-competitors

pla-copiesFetches product listing ad (pla) copies that Semrush observed for a domain in google's paid search results.

pla-copies

referring-domainsRetrieves a report as a text string (e.

referring-domains

referring-domains-by-countryGenerates a csv report detailing the geographic distribution of referring domains (by country, determined via ip address) for a specified, publicly accessible target.

referring-domains-by-country

referring-i-psFetches ip addresses that are sources of backlinks for a specified target domain, root domain, or url.

referring-i-ps

related-keywordsCall this to find related keywords (including synonyms and variations) for a target phrase in a specific regional database; `display date` (if used for historical data) must be 'yyyymm15' for a past month.

related-keywords

tld-distributionFetches a report on the top-level domain (tld) distribution of referring domains for a specified target, useful for analyzing geographic or categorical backlink diversity.

tld-distribution

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