mybacklinks-mcp

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mybacklinks-mcp provides configuration guides and examples for connecting AI assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Kelivo) to the MyBacklinks MCP server.

🆕 New! Check out our detailed guide on automating backlink management with AI agents!

What is MyBacklinks?

MyBacklinks is a comprehensive backlink management platform designed for indie hackers and side project builders. It helps you:

• 📊 Track Projects: Manage multiple side projects in one place
• 🔗 Manage Backlinks: Track submitted backlinks, their status, and anchor text
• 📈 Monitor SEO: Analyze domain ratings, link performance, and submission history
• 🌐 Discover Resources: Find high-quality websites for backlink opportunities

Available Tools

When connected, your AI assistant can use these MCP tools:

Tool	Description
listProjects	List all your projects with basic stats
getProject	Get detailed project info including link counts
listProjectLinks	Browse backlinks for a specific project
getLink	View complete link details and history
upsertProjectLink	Create or update backlink records
listLinkResources	Discover potential backlink resources
discoverBacklinkOpportunities	Discover backlink submission opportunities (unused resources) for a project
addBacklinkResource	Add a new backlink resource (rejects duplicate domains)
updateBacklinkResource	Update an existing backlink resource (submission URL, type, DR, notes, etc.)
getProjectAnalytics	Get SEO analytics for your project

Quick Start

Supported Clients

Client	Transport	OAuth
Claude Code	Streamable HTTP	✅ Built-in
Cursor	Streamable HTTP	✅ Built-in
OpenAI Codex	Streamable HTTP	✅ Built-in
Kelivo (Mobile)	Streamable HTTP	✅ Built-in

Configuration

Simply add the MCP server URL to your client's configuration:

Claude Code (~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mybacklinks": {
      "url": "https://mybacklinks.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json in your project):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mybacklinks": {
      "url": "https://mybacklinks.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Codex CLI (~/.codex/mcp.toml):

[[mcp_servers]]
name = "mybacklinks"
url = "https://mybacklinks.app/mcp"

See the examples/ directory for complete configuration templates.

CLI Integration

For a faster setup, you can use CLI commands to add the MCP server directly:

Claude Code (via claude CLI):

# Add MyBacklinks MCP server (user scope - available in all projects)
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user mybacklinks https://mybacklinks.app/mcp

# Or add to current project only (local scope)
claude mcp add --transport http mybacklinks https://mybacklinks.app/mcp

# Verify it was added
claude mcp list

Codex CLI (via codex CLI):

# Add MyBacklinks MCP server
codex mcp add mybacklinks --url https://mybacklinks.app/mcp

# Verify it was added
codex mcp list

These commands automatically update the respective configuration files.

Authentication

When you first use the MCP server, your AI client will automatically:

1. Discover OAuth metadata from /.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
2. Open a browser for you to log in with your MyBacklinks account
3. Store the token securely for future requests

No manual setup required—just configure the URL and start using it!

Use Cases

Track Your Backlink Submissions

Ask your AI assistant:

"Show me all pending backlinks for my SaaS project"

The assistant will use listProjectLinks with status filter to show unsubmitted links.

Add New Backlinks

"Add a backlink from producthunt.com to my landing page https://myapp.com with anchor text 'AI-powered tool'"

The assistant will use upsertProjectLink to create the record.

Analyze SEO Performance

"What's the SEO performance of my project over the last 30 days?"

The assistant will use getProjectAnalytics to fetch metrics.

Find Backlink Opportunities

"Find high DR resources where I can submit my project"

The assistant will use listLinkResources with DR filters.

Add New Backlink Resources

"Add indiehackers.com as a forum-type backlink resource with DR 70"

The assistant will use addBacklinkResource to add the resource. It will reject if the domain already exists.

Update Backlink Resources

"Update the indiehackers.com resource with new submission instructions: Go to /new, fill the form, and click Post"

The assistant will use updateBacklinkResource to update the resource's howToSubmit field.

API Endpoints

Endpoint	Purpose
https://mybacklinks.app/mcp	MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint
https://mybacklinks.app/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server	OAuth 2.0 metadata discovery
https://mybacklinks.app/api/oauth/authorize	OAuth authorization
https://mybacklinks.app/api/oauth/token	OAuth token exchange

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Support

• 🐛 Report bugs
• 💡 Request features
• 📧 Contact: [email protected]