MCP Server

The whole API is exposed as a Model Context Protocol server, so Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed and any MCP client can search startups and investors, enrich companies, and find or validate emails directly from your chat. Connect it at https://www.startuphub.ai/api/mcp.

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf

Add this to the client's MCP config (Claude Desktop: Settings → Developer → Edit Config; Cursor / Windsurf: their MCP settings file).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "startuphub": {
      "url": "https://www.startuphub.ai/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer sk_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code (CLI)

bash

claude mcp add --transport http startuphub https://www.startuphub.ai/api/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_key_here"

Keys and free tools

A handful of tools (email validate, logo, agent-readiness, trends) work without a key. For the full toolset and higher limits, include your Bearer key in the Authorization header as shown.

No-code platforms

Prefer a visual builder? StartupHub.ai has guides for n8n, Clay, Zapier and Make.

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