Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

• Visual Studio Code installed
• Node.js 18+ (for npx command)
• Your Scrapfly API key (only if not using OAuth2)

Setup Instructions

Connect Scrapfly MCP to Roo Code to enable AI-powered web scraping in your VS Code workflow. Setup takes less than 5 minutes.

1. Install Roo Code Extension

   Install the Roo Code extension from the VS Code marketplace:

   From VS Code:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+X (macOS)
   • Search for "Roo Code"
   • Click "Install" on the extension

   Command Line:

   code --install-extension RooCode.roo-code
   Tip: Configure Roo Code

   After installing, you may need to configure Roo Code with your preferred AI model. Follow the extension's setup wizard to complete initial configuration.

2. Add Scrapfly MCP Server

   Roo Code uses VS Code's MCP settings. Open your VS Code settings:

   • Press Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+, (macOS) to open Settings
   • Search for "MCP Servers"
   • Click "Edit in settings.json"

   Select your preferred authentication method:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "scrapfly": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "mcp-remote",
           "https://mcp.scrapfly.io/mcp"
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   How it works: Roo Code displays an OAuth2 URL in VS Code. Click it to authorize in your browser - happens once, then managed automatically. See project-scoped setup for team collaboration.

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "scrapfly": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "mcp-remote",
           "https://mcp.scrapfly.io/mcp?key="
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   Sign up for free to get your API key.
3. Reload VS Code Window

   Apply the MCP configuration by reloading:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+P (macOS)
   • Type "Reload Window" and press Enter
   Tip: Verify MCP Connection

   After reloading, Roo Code should detect the Scrapfly MCP server and make tools available in the assistant interface.

4. Verify the Integration

   Confirm Scrapfly MCP is connected to Roo Code:

   1. Open Roo Code's AI assistant panel (usually in the sidebar)
   2. Look for the hammer icon (🔨) indicating MCP tools are loaded
   3. Try a test prompt: "Use Scrapfly to scrape https://news.ycombinator.com and show the top 5 posts"
   4. Roo Code should call Scrapfly MCP tools and return the results
   Pro Tip: Roo Code will automatically call the scraping_instruction_enhanced tool to get required authentication parameters before making scraping requests.

Example Prompts

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

• Explore available MCP tools and their capabilities
• See real-world examples of what you can build
• Learn about authentication methods in detail
• Read the FAQ for common questions