cited-mcp

# cited-mcp MCP server for the [Cited](https://youcited.com) Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) platform. Exposes 73 tools that let AI assistants like Claude manage businesses, run GEO audits, generate recommendations, work a prioritized action plan, verify fixes via the Validation Engine, and create solutions — all through the [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/). ## Install ```bash pip install cited-mcp ``` Or run directly without installing: ```bash uvx cited-mcp ``` ## Usage ### Claude Desktop (Custom Connector — recommended) No local install required. Claude connects to Cited's hosted MCP server directly: 1. Open Claude Desktop → **Settings** → **Customize > Connectors** 2. Click **"+"** → **"Add custom connector"** 3. Enter URL: `https://mcp.youcited.com/mcp` 4. Click **Add** Your browser will open for authentication on first use. See [Anthropic's connector guide](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp) for details. > **Requires:** Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan. ### Claude Desktop (Developer Config — alternative) If Custom Connectors aren't available, use the developer config with `mcp-remote`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "cited": { "command": "npx", "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.youcited.com/mcp"] } } } ``` Add to `Settings → Developer → Edit Config`, then restart Claude Desktop. > **Prerequisite:** [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) must be installed for `npx`. ### Claude Desktop (local stdio server) If you prefer running the server locally: ```json { "mcpServers": { "cited": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["cited-mcp"], "env": { "CITED_TOKEN": "your-jwt-token" } } } } ``` Get your token by running `cited login` and then `cited auth token` with the [cited-cli](https://pypi.org/project/cited-cli/). ### Claude Code Add the remote server as a tool source in your Claude Code settin…