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Howseen MCP

The Howseen MCP server provides AI agents with tools to track AI visibility, identify competitors, and analyze sources cited by major AI engines like ChatGPT and Gemini. It enables users to ask questions about brand presence and receive data-driven insights on how AI selects brands for buyer queries.

Endpoint and access

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Howseen MCP logo, by HowseenVendor evidenceStreamable HTTPNo sign-inEndpoint checked 2026-10-26Operated by Howseen
You need:Create a personal API key in HowseenCreate your key in Settings > API & AI assistantskey read from an environment variableAuthorization: Bearer <your key>
MCP endpoint (Streamable HTTP)
https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp
Vendor documentation

About Howseen MCP

The Howseen MCP server enables AI agents to monitor brand visibility within AI-generated responses. It provides tools to identify competitors mentioned in buyer queries and analyze the specific sources and domains cited by engines such as ChatGPT and Gemini. This allows for data-driven insights into how AI models select brands for specific topics.

Agents can use this server to track share of voice across different AI platforms and generate weekly reviews or client reports on search performance. The available tools support tasks like identifying prompt gaps, suggesting optimizations, and managing competitor lists. It is suitable for teams needing to understand their brand's presence in AI-driven search results.

Connection to the server requires no sign-in for the initial handshake and tool discovery. However, individual tools require a Bearer token for authorization. Users must create a personal API key in the Howseen Settings under API & AI assistants and provide it via an environment variable. Without this key, tool execution will fail.

What you can do with it

  • Ask which buyer questions name competitors instead of your brand
  • Track AI visibility and share of voice across engines
  • Identify sources and domains cited by AI answers
  • Generate weekly reviews and client reports on AI search performance

Source and maintenance

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Connect from your client

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Claude Code

Run this once in a terminal. It registers the remote server. Use --scope project to write .mcp.json for the repo.
Claude Code configuration
claude mcp add --transport http howseen-mcp https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp

Codex

Run this once. Codex stores MCP servers in ~/.codex/config.toml (or .codex/config.toml in a trusted project).
Codex configuration
codex mcp add howseen-mcp --url https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp

Cursor

Merge this server into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, then enable howseen-mcp in your MCP settings.
Cursor configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howseen-mcp": {
      "url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Cline

Merge this into cline_mcp_settings.json (Cline → MCP Servers → Configure).
Cline configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howseen-mcp": {
      "type": "streamableHttp",
      "url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp",
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Merge this server into .vscode/mcp.json. Use MCP: List Servers to start howseen-mcp and inspect its tools.
VS Code configuration
{
  "servers": {
    "howseen-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Gemini CLI

Run this once. It writes .gemini/settings.json in the current project; pass --scope user for ~/.gemini/settings.json.
Gemini CLI configuration
gemini mcp add --transport http howseen-mcp https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp

Claude Desktop

Merge this into claude_desktop_config.json (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/, Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\), then restart Claude Desktop.
Claude Desktop configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howseen-mcp": {
      "url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Merge this into ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json, then refresh MCP in Cascade. Windsurf remote servers use serverUrl, not url.
Windsurf configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howseen-mcp": {
      "serverUrl": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this server without an account?
You can connect and list tools without signing in. However, executing most tools requires a personal API key created in the Howseen settings. The key must be provided as a Bearer token in an environment variable.
What specific tasks can agents perform?
Agents can ask which buyer questions name competitors, generate weekly performance reviews, identify sources cited by AI answers, and track visibility across engines. Tools like `get_top_sources` and `search_responses` support these analysis tasks.
How do I set up authentication?
Create a personal API key in Howseen Settings > API & AI assistants. Read this key from an environment variable and pass it as a Bearer token for authorization when calling tools.
Does the server track share of voice?
Yes. The server includes tools to track AI visibility and share of voice across engines. It also allows users to ask which buyer questions name competitors instead of their brand.

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