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Import.io MCP connector

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Import.io is a web data extraction platform that turns website content into structured, usable data. The Import.io MCP connector allows AI agents to launch and manage crawls from extractors that users own, pulling fresh web data on demand. It also supports canceling active crawls, giving agents control over ongoing data extraction workflows.

Authentication type

  • API Key - Requires a static API key to be configured before the agent can connect to the service.

Uses

Use the Import.io MCP connector to perform the following actions:

  • Extract structured data automatically from any target website
  • Launch scheduled crawls to refresh datasets without manual effort
  • Stop unnecessary crawls to save processing time and resources
  • Feed fresh web data into downstream workflows and analytics tools
  • Monitor competitor pricing and product listings on a recurring basis
  • Collect market research data for reporting and decision-making
  • Automate lead generation by pulling contact data from web sources
  • Track inventory and availability changes across supplier websites

Example prompts

Use the following example prompts to invoke Import.io MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:

  • Start a new crawl using my Import.io extractor for competitor pricing.
  • Cancel the crawl I started earlier in Import.io.
  • Pull the latest product data from my Import.io extractor.
  • Run my saved Import.io extractor to refresh market data.
  • Stop the current Import.io crawl before it finishes.
  • Kick off a data extraction job in Import.io for lead generation.
  • Check if my Import.io crawl is still running.
  • Launch my Import.io extractor to gather updated inventory listings.
  • Cancel any crawl jobs I no longer need in Import.io.
  • Get fresh web data by starting a crawl in Import.io.

Import.io MCP connector tools

The Import.io MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.

ToolDescription
createExtractorCancelCancel an existing crawl.
createExtractorStartLaunch a crawl from an extractor that a user owns.
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