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ScrapeBadger

MCP server · PyPI · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Twitter/X scraping for AI agents: profiles, tweets, followers, trends, lists and communities.

No outside reports on file

ScrapeBadger fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcePyPI (scrapebadger-mcp)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

uvx scrapebadger-mcp

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About ScrapeBadger

ScrapeBadger is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: Twitter/X scraping for AI agents: profiles, tweets, followers, trends, lists and communities.

It is published on PyPI as scrapebadger-mcp and hosted on GitHub at scrape-badger/scrapebadger-mcp. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

PyPI command

uvx scrapebadger-mcp

PyPI (pip) command

pip install scrapebadger-mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scrapebadger-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scrapebadger-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (scrapebadger-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install ScrapeBadger?

Run uvx scrapebadger-mcp (or pip install scrapebadger-mcp) in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/scrape-badger/scrapebadger-mcp.

Are there security reports about ScrapeBadger?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). ScrapeBadger currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is ScrapeBadger actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for ScrapeBadger yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/scrape-badger/scrapebadger-mcp before relying on it.

What are alternatives to ScrapeBadger?

Compare ScrapeBadger side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use ScrapeBadger? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for ScrapeBadger

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "scrape-badger-scrapebadger-mcp"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: ScrapeBadger
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/scrape-badger-scrapebadger-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** PyPI (scrapebadger-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `uvx scrapebadger-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
scrape-badger
Source code
github.com/scrape-badger/scrapebadger-mcp
Install command
pip install scrapebadger-mcp
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-24

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