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Solo dev builds free backlink checker with Claude MCP integration

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A solo developer has created a free backlink checker tool that integrates with Claude's MCP (Model Context Protocol). This allows users to query backlink data, such as domain profiles and referring domains, directly through Claude's interface. The system leverages Common Crawl data and runs on a low-cost VPS, with the developer highlighting the ease of implementing MCP and the power of Common Crawl for such projects. AI

IMPACT Enables AI models to directly query and process real-world data, potentially expanding their utility in specialized domains like SEO.

RANK_REASON A developer built a tool integrating an existing AI model with a specific protocol.

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Solo dev builds free backlink checker with Claude MCP integration

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Mouhab Mzibra ·

    Building a free backlink checker as a solo dev — with MCP support for Claude

    <p>## The problem</p> <p>I've been building <a href="https://seo-backlinks.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">seo-backlinks.net</a> — a free backlink checker — solo from Morocco for the past year. Last month I asked myself a stupid question: <strong>can Claude actually <br /> check b…

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