Introduction
StartupKit — Research tools for AI agents
StartupKit is an MCP server + CLI that gives AI agents research superpowers. Domain search, SEO analytics, Google Trends, keyword research, app store intelligence, NameBio domain history, and full market research — all through a single interface your agents can use natively.
What is this?
StartupKit is a research layer for AI agents. Instead of switching between a dozen SaaS tools (Ahrefs, Google Trends, NameBio, Appfigures, etc.), your agent calls one MCP server and gets structured data back.
- For AI agents: 13 native MCP tools your agent can call like any other tool
- For humans: The same tools via CLI —
npx startupkit research "your market" - For everyone: One subscription, one API key, no per-tool billing
What can it do?
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
domains | Check domain availability, search by keyword |
seo | Domain authority, backlinks, traffic estimates |
trends | Google Trends interest over time, regional data |
keywords | Search volume, competition, CPC for seed keywords |
apps | App Store search, rankings, reviews, downloads |
namebio | Expired and auction domain history |
research | Full market research — competitive analysis, trends, gaps |
How it works
Via MCP (for agents)
Add one config block to your agent's settings and it instantly has 13 research tools. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Hermes, and Claude Desktop.
{
"mcpServers": {
"startupkit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@startupkit/mcp"],
"env": {
"STARTUPKIT_API_KEY": "sk_pro_..."
}
}
}
}Via CLI (for humans)
npx startupkit login
npx startupkit research "your market"
npx startupkit domains "ai tools"
npx startupkit seo example.comGetting Started
- Sign up for an API key
- Run
npx startupkit login - Add the MCP config to your agent
- Start researching
Pricing
| Plan | Credits/mo | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 10 | Free |
| Pro | 1,000 | $29/mo |
| Enterprise | 10,000 | $99/mo |
Tool costs: trends=2, seo=5, keywords=3, domains=1, apps=3, research=sum, chat=5