CalmSEO
Keyword and Google Search Console Tools for Your AI Agent
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What is CalmSEO?
CalmSEO is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes SEO primitives to AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and Codex. Unlike traditional SEO dashboards, CalmSEO operates as an endpoint that lets AI agents call SEO tools the same way they call filesystem or git tools, without wrapper code or glue layers.
Key features include: Google Search Console data access (clicks, impressions, CTR, position by query/page/country/device), live SERP results for any keyword in any location, keyword metrics (volume, CPC, competition) from Google Ads with batch up to 1,000 keywords, seed expansion for hundreds of related keywords, domain ranking analysis showing what keywords a domain ranks for, and single-URL on-page audits covering title, headings, links, canonical, and score.
CalmSEO is designed for AI agents and MCP-compatible clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex, Continue, Cline, and Zed. It targets small businesses, freelancers, consultants, and anyone who wants to ask quick SEO questions inside their AI assistant without opening a dashboard.
CalmSEO pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier: $0/month with 20 credits to start, Search Console MCP with basic limits, all paid tools accessible, OAuth-secured, no card required. IndiePopular plan: $19/month for one builder, 600 credits/month, Search Console MCP with higher limits, email support, credits reset monthly. Pro plan: $39/month for growing workflows, 1,500 credits/month, Search Console MCP with higher limits, email support, credits reset monthly. Agency plan: $79/month for agencies, 3,500 credits/month, Search Console MCP with higher limits, priority support, credits reset monthly. Google Search Console tools are free on every plan and don't use credits. Credits are only for paid data (keyword volume, SERP, ranked keywords, page audits).
CalmSEO pros
- MCP server not a dashboard - works inside your AI assistant
- Google Search Console data free forever on every plan
- Live SERP results with positions, URLs, and snippets
- Batch keyword metrics up to 1,000 keywords per call
- Keyword data cached for 7 days (free on cached responses)
- Seed expansion generates hundreds of related keywords with intent
- Domain ranking analysis shows every keyword a domain ranks for
- Single-URL on-page audit with score and minor warnings
- OAuth-secured Google connection with read-only permissions
- Works with any MCP-compatible agent
- 20 free credits to start, no card required
- Indie plan at $19/mo with 600 credits monthly
- Pro plan at $39/mo with 1,500 credits monthly
- Agency plan at $79/mo with 3,500 credits monthly
- Credits reset monthly on paid plans
- Email support on Indie and Pro plans
- Priority support on Agency plan
- No wrapper code or glue layer needed
- Same MCP endpoint for all users
- Combines GSC with keyword and SERP data in one prompt
CalmSEO cons
- No backlink analysis data
- No historical data tracking
- No daily/scheduled rank tracking like full suites
- Not a dashboard - only works through AI agents
- Limited to SEO research, not full marketing suite
- Cached responses only 7 days
- Unused credits expire at end of each cycle
- Monthly billing only, no annual plans mentioned
- Google data lags by 2-3 days
- No content explorer feature
Frequently asked questions about CalmSEO
What is an MCP server?
The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that lets AI agents call tools from external servers. CalmSEO implements MCP over HTTP, so agents like Claude and Cursor can call SEO tools the same way they call filesystem or git tools.
Which AI agents are supported?
Anything that speaks MCP: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex, Continue, Cline, and Zed.
How does this compare to Ahrefs or Semrush?
CalmSEO is an MCP server, not a dashboard. It exposes the SEO primitives an AI agent needs (SERPs, volume, ranked keywords, audits, GSC) and nothing else. Ahrefs is a full suite with backlink analysis, historical data, and rank tracking. Semrush covers SEO, PPC, content, and reporting. CalmSEO covers SEO research that fits naturally into a chat workflow.
How do credits work?
Each paid tool reserves a fixed number of credits before the upstream call. If the upstream call fails, the reservation is released. Cached responses do not deduct credits. Google Search Console tools are free on every plan.
Where does the data come from?
Two sources: Your own Google Search Console (via OAuth) for clicks, impressions, CTR, and position on your sites. DataForSEO for live SERPs, keyword volumes, ranked keywords, and on-page audits. CalmSEO caches responses and reserves credits in front of the paid endpoints.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. Stripe-backed monthly billing. Unused credits expire at the end of each cycle.
Is the Google connection read-only?
Yes. CalmSEO requests the read-only Search Console scope. It can read analytics, queries, pages, and sitemap status, and that's it. It can't submit URLs, edit properties, or post on your behalf.
How fresh is the Search Console data?
It comes from Google's Search Console API directly. Google's reporting usually lags by two or three days, so very recent traffic may not appear yet.
Does CalmSEO include backlink data?
Not today. Backlink data is one of Ahrefs' strongest features and CalmSEO won't claim parity until they genuinely have it.
Can CalmSEO combine GSC with keyword research data?
Yes. The same MCP endpoint exposes keyword volume, keyword ideas, ranked keywords, and SERP tools. Your assistant can pull striking-distance queries from GSC and look up volume for each in one conversation.