PyScrappy vs Scrapling MCP Server

A side-by-side look at the PyScrappy and Scrapling MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

PyScrappy logoPyScrappySearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)Web-scraping toolkit with 22 tools for structured web data as JSON for AI agents.47FairAuth: not declaredScrapling MCP Server logoScrapling MCP ServerSearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)Web scraping with stealth HTTP, real browsers, and Cloudflare bypass. CSS selectors supported.51GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose PyScrappy for search & data extraction work as a local process; choose Scrapling MCP Server for search & data extraction as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

PyScrappy logoChoose PyScrappy when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
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Scrapling MCP Server logoChoose Scrapling MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecPyScrappy logoPyScrappyScrapling MCP Server logoScrapling MCP Server
CategorySearch & Data ExtractionSearch & Data Extraction
Quality signal47/100 · Fair51/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars26389,418
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

PyScrappy tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Scrapling MCP Server tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

PyScrappy

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pyscrappy": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pyscrappy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scrapling MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scrapling-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scrapling"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

PyScrappy is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrapling MCP Server belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PyScrappy for search & data extraction work and Scrapling MCP Server for search & data extraction.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

PyScrappy has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scrapling MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add pyscrappy and scrapling-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, PyScrappy has a quality signal of 47/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 263 GitHub stars. Scrapling MCP Server has 51/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 89,418 GitHub stars.