Howseen — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
Howseen brings brand visibility data from AI answers into an assistant. Use it to inspect mentions, rival brands and cited sources, then work with related content.
claude mcp add --transport http howseen https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcpWhat Howseen does
The remote MCP server gives an assistant access to Howseen account data. It can show how often AI engines mention a brand, compare its presence with competitors, and surface buyer questions where a rival appears instead. You can also inspect cited domains and changes between scans.
Some tools can alter account data. They cover tasks such as adding tracked questions, drafting an article and publishing it to a connected site. Each action displays a preview first; it only goes through with confirm: true. These tools require a Howseen API key that allows actions.
The server connects over HTTP. An API key is needed to access account data, so setup alone does not grant access. Article publishing can target a connected WordPress, Shopify, Ghost, BigCommerce site, a webhook, or a Howseen-hosted blog.
What it helps with
- Check how often AI answers mention a brand
- Find buyer questions where a competitor appears instead
- See which domains AI engines cite
- Draft an article and publish it to a connected site
- Review changes between scans
Example prompts for the agent
- Show our brand's visibility across AI engines.
- Find buyer questions where ChatGPT mentions a competitor but leaves us out.
- Draft an article about the question where we lose most often, then publish it to our connected site.
How to install Howseen
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http howseen https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add howseen --url https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"howseen": {
"url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"howseen": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http howseen https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Howseen
How do I install Howseen in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http howseen https://app.howseen.ai/api/mcp. You also need a Howseen API key to access account data.
What does Howseen do?
It lets an AI assistant inspect brand visibility, competitor mentions and cited sources across AI answers. With an action-enabled key, it can also work with tracked questions and articles.
Does Howseen need an API key?
Yes. The key grants access to Howseen account data. Actions such as publishing also need a key with actions enabled and confirm: true.
