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Parallel.ai provides accurate web search, content extraction, and site monitoring. The Parallel MCP server lets you search, extract, and monitor web data using natural language.

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What Can It Do?

  • Search the web with high-accuracy results
  • Extract clean content from any URL
  • Monitor websites for changes and updates
  • Run task automation with structured outputs

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Where to Use It

Add Parallel as a tool to any agent. The agent can then search and extract web data conversationally, choosing the right actions based on context. To add an MCP tool to your agent:
  1. Open your agent’s configuration
  2. Click Add tools → Connect an app with MCP
  3. Search for the integration and select it
  4. Authenticate with your account
You can control which tools your agent has access to. After adding an integration, click on it to enable or disable specific tools based on what your agent needs.

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In Workflows (Via Agent Node)

For automated pipelines, use an Agent Node with Parallel tools. This gives you the flexibility of an agent within a deterministic workflow.

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As a Custom MCP Node

You can also create a standalone MCP node for a specific action. This generates a reusable node that performs one task, useful when you need the same operation repeatedly in workflows.
To create a custom MCP node:
  1. Go to your node library and search for the integration
  2. Click Create a node with AI
  3. Describe the specific action you want (e.g., “Search the web for AI news”)
  4. Test the node and save it for reuse
Custom MCP nodes are single-purpose by design. For tasks that require multiple steps or dynamic decision-making, use an agent instead.

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Available Tools

ToolDescription
ExtractExtract content from web URLs
SearchSearch the web for results
List MonitorsList active web monitors
Create MonitorCreate a new web monitor
Get MonitorGet monitor details
List Monitor EventsList change events for a monitor
Create Task RunStart a new task run
Get Task RunGet task run status
Get Task Run ResultGet completed task results

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Example Prompts

Use these with your agent or in the Agent Node: Search the web: 
Search for "AI startup funding 2025" and return the top 5 results
Extract content: 
Extract the main content from this URL: https://example.com/article
Create a monitor: 
Create a monitor to track changes on this competitor's pricing page
Check monitor events: 
What changes were detected on my monitors this week?

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Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Agent not finding the right dataBe more specific with search queries
Action not completingCheck that you’ve authenticated with Parallel
Unexpected resultsThe agent may chain multiple tools (e.g., searching first, then extracting). Review the agent’s reasoning to understand its approach.
Tool not availableVerify the tool is enabled in your agent’s MCP configuration
Agents are smart enough to chain multiple API calls together. For example, asking “Find and extract the top article about AI” will search first, then extract content. If results seem off, check the agent’s step-by-step reasoning.

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Need Help?

Use this integration directly in Claude or Cursor. Connect remotely via the Parallel MCP server using your Gumloop credentials.