| name | julien-mcp-jina |
| description | Install Jina AI MCP for web scraping. Use when user needs Jina Reader for URL content extraction. |
| category | mcp |
| triggers | install jina mcp, jina reader, web scraping mcp |
MCP Jina AI Installer
This skill installs the Jina AI MCP server into the current project.
Installation Procedure
When the user asks to install Jina MCP:
- Check for existing
.mcp.jsonin the project root - Merge configuration - Add this server to
mcpServers:
{
"jina": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@smithery/cli@latest", "run", "jina-ai-mcp-server", "--key", "${JINA_API_KEY}"],
"env": {
"JINA_API_KEY": "${JINA_API_KEY}"
}
}
}
- If
.mcp.jsondoesn't exist, create it with the full structure:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jina": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@smithery/cli@latest", "run", "jina-ai-mcp-server", "--key", "${JINA_API_KEY}"],
"env": {
"JINA_API_KEY": "${JINA_API_KEY}"
}
}
}
}
Environment Variables Required
JINA_API_KEY: Your Jina AI API key
Usage After Installation
Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.
Skill Chaining
- Input: User request to install Jina MCP
- Output: Configured
.mcp.jsonwith jina server - Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
- Chains With: PureMD MCP for web content extraction
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| API key invalid | Get new key at jina.ai |
npx not found |
Install Node.js and ensure npm is in PATH |
| Smithery CLI error | Try npm cache clean --force |
| Rate limit exceeded | Upgrade Jina plan or add delay |