API Direct

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Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name API Direct

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-direct": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
  }
}

`list_skills`

START HERE for common goals. Lists the ready-made API Direct skills — expert playbooks that chain these tools (with non-obvious filters like author_title, mentions_company, author_company, freshness windows and AI sentiment) to deliver a concrete outcome: find leads, intercept a competitor's unhappy customers, source talent, monitor brand/reputation, detect just-raised startups, build a local acquisition list, run due diligence, and more. Whenever the user's request looks like lead-gen, competitor/brand monitoring, recruiting, due diligence, deal sourcing or market research, call this FIRST to check for a matching playbook before improvising your own searches. Returns each skill's id, name, category, what it does, and its inputs. Then call get_skill to run one.

`get_skill`

Get a ready-made skill's step-by-step playbook with your inputs filled in, then follow it. Returns an ordered recipe of tool calls to execute. PREFER running a matching skill over improvising raw searches — skills encode the filters and sequencing that produce far better results. If the user names a skill (e.g. "use the local-buying-intent-capture skill"), pass that as skill_id directly; otherwise call list_skills first to find the right id.

`search_linkedin`

Search LinkedIn posts. Provide a `query` and/or a filter below. Powerful filters: author (posts BY a person), author_title (posts by people with a given job title, e.g. Founder/CEO — applies alongside a query), author_company (posts by employees of a company id), from_company (posts by a company page id), mentions_company (posts that MENTION a company id), mentions_member (posts that mention a person), author_industry. Returns post content, engagement metrics, attached media, a has_content_entities repost flag, and optional AI sentiment.

`linkedin_person_posts`

Get recent posts authored by a LinkedIn person by profile URL or public slug. Returns posts with engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares, reactions), author info, images, videos, and articles.

`linkedin_post_details`

Get detailed information about a specific LinkedIn post by URL. Returns full post text, author details, and engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares, reaction breakdowns).

`linkedin_company_details`

Get detailed information about a LinkedIn company page by URL. Returns company name, description, employee count, locations, specialities, industry, website, and similar companies.

`linkedin_company_posts`

Get recent posts from a LinkedIn company page by URL. Returns posts with engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares, reactions).

`search_linkedin_companies`

Search LinkedIn companies by keyword. Returns company name, description, followers, and logo.

`search_linkedin_jobs`

Search LinkedIn job listings by keyword. Returns title, company (with company_id), location, posting date, job type, experience level, workplace type, industry, salary, and full description. Filter by recency, job type, company, and location — useful as a hiring/expansion/funding signal.

`linkedin_job_details`

Get detailed information about a specific LinkedIn job listing by URL or numeric job ID. Returns title, company, location, posting date, job type, experience level, workplace type, industry, salary, benefits, and full description.

`search_twitter`

Search Twitter/X posts.

`search_twitter_users`

Search Twitter/X users by keyword. Returns profile data including username, bio, follower counts, and verification status.

`twitter_user_profile`

Get detailed profile information for a Twitter/X user by username. Returns follower/following counts, bio, verification status, and account metadata.

`twitter_user_tweets`

Get tweets posted by a specific Twitter/X user.

`twitter_user_followers`

Get the followers of a specific Twitter/X user.

`twitter_user_following`

Get the accounts that a specific Twitter/X user is following.

`twitter_verified_followers`

Get the verified (blue checkmark) followers of a specific Twitter/X user.

`twitter_user_replies`

Get replies posted by a specific Twitter/X user.

`twitter_tweet_details`

Get detailed information for a single tweet by its ID. Returns full content, engagement metrics, and author info.

`twitter_tweet_retweets`

Get the users who retweeted a specific tweet.

`twitter_tweet_quotes`

Get the quote tweets for a specific tweet.

`twitter_tweet_comments`

Get the comments (replies) on a specific tweet.

`twitter_trends`

Get the current trending topics for a specific location on Twitter/X. Use woeid=1 for Worldwide.

`search_reddit`

Search Reddit posts.

`search_reddit_comments`

Search Reddit comments.

`search_reddit_users`

Search Reddit users by keyword. Returns profile data including username, karma scores, account age, and bio.

`search_youtube`

Search YouTube videos.

`search_youtube_channels`

Search YouTube channels by keyword. Returns channel name, description, subscriber count, and thumbnail.

`get_youtube_comments`

Get comments from a YouTube video. Returns each comment's text, author, like count, reply count, date, a direct link, and up to 5 preview replies. Billed $0.005 per page.

`youtube_channel_details`

Get details for a YouTube channel: channel name, description, subscriber count, video count, total views, country, creation date, verification status, external links, profile picture, and banner. Provide exactly one of id, url, or name.

`youtube_video_details`

Get details for a YouTube video: title, full description, channel name and ID, publish date, duration in seconds, view count, category, keywords, and thumbnail. Works for regular videos, Shorts, and live streams.

`search_instagram`

Search Instagram posts by keyword.

`search_instagram_users`

Search Instagram users by keyword. Returns username, full name, verification status, and profile picture.

`instagram_user_profile`

Get the full profile for a single Instagram user by username or profile URL. Returns biography, follower / following counts, media count, category, external link, verification status, country the account is based in, join date, verification date, and former usernames. Provide exactly one of username or url.

`instagram_user_posts`

Get a single Instagram user's recent posts and reels (their feed) by profile URL or username. Returns captions, engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares, views), author metadata, hashtags, and mentions. Up to 12 posts per page; billed per page. Provide exactly one of url or username.

`instagram_post_details`

Get full details for a single Instagram post, reel, or IGTV video by post URL or shortcode. Returns the caption, like/comment/share/view counts, media URLs, carousel slides, audio track info, tagged users, location, and author details. Provide exactly one of url or code.

`search_threads`

Search Threads (Meta's Threads app) posts by keyword. Returns post text, author, engagement metrics, media, and post permalinks. Billed $0.006 per request.

`search_threads_users`

Search Threads (Meta's Threads app) users by keyword. Returns username, full name, verification status, and profile picture. Billed $0.006 per request.

`threads_user_profile`

Get the full profile for a single Threads (Meta's Threads app) user by username. Returns biography, bio links, follower count, verification status, and profile metadata. Billed $0.006 per request.

`threads_user_posts`

Get a single Threads (Meta's Threads app) user's recent posts by username. Returns post text, engagement metrics, media, timestamps, and permalinks. Billed $0.006 per request.

`truthsocial_user_posts`

Get a single Truth Social user's recent posts (their feed) by username. Returns post text, engagement metrics (replies, reposts, likes), media attachments, hashtags, reply status, and permalinks. Up to 20 posts per page; billed $0.006 per page.

`search_tiktok`

Search TikTok videos by keyword.

`search_tiktok_users`

Search TikTok users by keyword. Returns username, bio, follower/following counts, likes, and video count.

`tiktok_user_profile`

Get the full profile for a single TikTok user by username, numeric user ID, or profile URL. Returns bio, bio link, follower/following counts, total likes, video count, verification status, join date, and linked Instagram/X/YouTube accounts. Provide exactly one of username, user_id, or url.

`tiktok_video_details`

Get full details for a single TikTok video by video URL or numeric video ID. Returns the caption, play/like/comment/share/save counts, watermark-free playback and download URLs, cover images, music track info, and author details. Provide exactly one of url or video_id.

`facebook_page_details`

Get detailed information about a Facebook page including name, followers, categories, contact info, and verification status.

`facebook_page_posts`

Get recent posts from a Facebook page by page ID.

`facebook_page_photos`

Get photos from a Facebook page.

`facebook_page_videos`

Get videos from a Facebook page. Requires the delegate_page_id from the page details endpoint.

`facebook_page_reels`

Get reels from a Facebook page. Requires the reels_page_id from the page details endpoint.

`facebook_page_reviews`

Get reviews for a Facebook page.

`facebook_group_details`

Get Facebook group details including name, description, members count, and privacy setting.

`facebook_group_posts`

Get posts from a public Facebook group.

`facebook_post_comments`

Get comments on a Facebook post by post ID. Returns each comment's text, author details, reaction and reply counts, date, and any attachment.

`search_facebook_posts`

Search Facebook posts by keyword across all of Facebook. Optionally scope results to a place with location_id (resolve one via the search_facebook_locations tool).

`search_facebook_pages`

Search Facebook pages by keyword.

`search_facebook_videos`

Search Facebook videos by keyword.

`search_facebook_events`

Search Facebook events by keyword. Optionally scope results to a place with location_id (resolve one via the search_facebook_locations tool).

`search_facebook_locations`

Resolve a place name (city, region, or country) to Facebook location IDs. Use the returned id as the location_id argument to search_facebook_posts or search_facebook_events to scope a search to that place.

`search_forums`

Search forum posts across the web.

`search_news`

Search news articles from thousands of sources worldwide.

`search_web`

Search the web (Google organic results). Returns title, URL, snippet, source and domain for each result. Supports country and language targeting, time filters, city-level geo, and an optional Google AI Overview.

`google_ai_mode`

Send a prompt to Google's AI Mode and get back a structured conversational reply (reply_parts: paragraphs, headings, lists, images) with reference_links citations. Use session_token from a previous response to continue the conversation.

`search_places`

Search Google Maps places (local businesses, points of interest) by free-text query. Returns place_id, name, address, phone, website, rating, review count, opening hours, coordinates, and more. Optionally bias results by geographic center (lat/lng/zoom). Each page returns up to 10 results.

`place_details`

Get full details for a Google Maps place by place_id (the ChIJ... value returned by search_places). Returns name, address, phone, website, rating, review counts per star, opening hours, photos sample, coordinates, plus codes, menu link, owner info, and an emails / phones / social profile scrape of the place's website.

`place_reviews`

Get user reviews for a Google Maps place by place_id. Each review includes rating, review text, author info, timestamps, photos, and any owner response. Each page returns up to 10 reviews. The `language` parameter filters reviews to those originally written in that language (language=fr returns French reviews only, language=es returns Spanish only, etc.). Combine with sort_by (4 options) to surface a much larger pool.

`place_photos`

Get photos and videos for a Google Maps place by place_id. Returns photo URLs (both standard and large), coordinates, and capture timestamps. Photos and videos are returned together — filter by the type field client-side if you want one or the other. Use the pages parameter to fetch more — each page returns up to 10 items and is billed as one request.

`batch_requests`

Execute up to 100 API Direct requests in a single call — any mix of the other tools' endpoints (e.g. 50 twitter_user_profile lookups + 50 instagram_user_profile lookups). Items run concurrently server-side and each returns its own status and body, in input order. The batch call itself is free; each item bills at its endpoint's normal rate. Not supported inside a batch: /v1/web/ai-mode. Large batches can take several minutes. See /docs/batch.

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{
    "mcpServers": {
        "api direct": {
            "api-direct": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "api-direct": {
        "type": "http",
        "url": "https://apidirect.io/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
}

Search public social, news and local-business data across 13 platforms through one MCP server — LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Truth Social, forums, news, web search and Google Maps. 68 tools plus a library of ready-made skills. Pay-as-you-go per request, no subscription.

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From the repository

list_skills

get_skill

search_linkedin

linkedin_person_posts

linkedin_post_details

linkedin_company_details

linkedin_company_posts

search_linkedin_companies

search_linkedin_jobs

linkedin_job_details

search_twitter

search_twitter_users

twitter_user_profile

twitter_user_tweets

twitter_user_followers

twitter_user_following

twitter_verified_followers

twitter_user_replies

twitter_tweet_details

twitter_tweet_retweets

twitter_tweet_quotes

twitter_tweet_comments

twitter_trends

search_reddit

search_reddit_comments

search_reddit_users

search_youtube

search_youtube_channels

get_youtube_comments

youtube_channel_details

youtube_video_details

search_instagram

search_instagram_users

instagram_user_profile

instagram_user_posts

instagram_post_details

search_threads

search_threads_users

threads_user_profile

threads_user_posts

truthsocial_user_posts

search_tiktok

search_tiktok_users

tiktok_user_profile

tiktok_video_details

facebook_page_details

facebook_page_posts

facebook_page_photos

facebook_page_videos

facebook_page_reels

facebook_page_reviews

facebook_group_details

facebook_group_posts

facebook_post_comments

search_facebook_posts

search_facebook_pages

search_facebook_videos

search_facebook_events

search_facebook_locations

search_forums

search_news

search_web

google_ai_mode

search_places

place_details

place_reviews

place_photos

batch_requests

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`youtube_channel_details`

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`instagram_user_profile`

`instagram_user_posts`

`instagram_post_details`

`search_threads`

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`truthsocial_user_posts`

`search_tiktok`

`search_tiktok_users`

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`tiktok_video_details`

`facebook_page_details`

`facebook_page_posts`

`facebook_page_photos`

`facebook_page_videos`

`facebook_page_reels`

`facebook_page_reviews`

`facebook_group_details`

`facebook_group_posts`

`facebook_post_comments`

`search_facebook_posts`

`search_facebook_pages`

`search_facebook_videos`

`search_facebook_events`

`search_facebook_locations`

`search_forums`

`search_news`

`search_web`

`google_ai_mode`

`search_places`

`place_details`

`place_reviews`

`place_photos`

`batch_requests`