Builtwith
Ask your agent which CMS, analytics, payment, and hosting stacks competitors use before you choose your own toolchain.
Overview
com.mcparmory/builtwith is a MCP server for the Idea phase that detects technologies and tech stacks used on websites for competitor and market research.
What is this MCP server?
- Detects technologies and full stacks on any public website via MCP tools
- stdio server v1.0.3 with uvx PyPI and Docker OCI distribution
- Speeds market scans without manually opening BuiltWith in a separate tab
- Fits pre-build research for indie SaaS and content sites
- Part of mcparmory registry for alongside other research connectors
- Server version 1.0.3
- 2 install packages (PyPI mcparmory-builtwith + OCI Docker)
- stdio transport; source github.com/mcparmory/registry
Community signal: 25 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
You need quick stack intel on rival sites but toggling between agent chat and browser tools breaks your research flow.
Who is it for?
Indie founders doing competitive teardowns before choosing hosting, analytics, payments, or frontend stacks.
Skip if: Deep security pentests or internal code analysis—this is public footprint detection only.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can query site technology profiles inline and feed them into positioning, scope, and integration decisions.
- Per-domain technology and stack summaries in agent chat
- Research inputs for validate scope and integration choices
- Configured MCP server entry (PyPI or OCI)
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Journey fit
Idea-phase competitor intelligence is the first shelf for tech-stack recon—you learn what others run before committing architecture. Competitors subphase is where BuiltWith-style signals inform positioning, integration choices, and build-vs-buy calls.
How it compares
Competitor tech recon MCP tool, not a codebase architecture skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is com.mcparmory/builtwith for?
Solo builders and marketers who research competitor websites and want stack details surfaced inside Claude Code or Cursor.
When should I use com.mcparmory/builtwith?
Early Idea and Validate work when comparing rivals, scouting integrations, or drafting build plans informed by what similar products use.
How do I add com.mcparmory/builtwith to my agent?
Register the stdio MCP server with `uvx mcparmory-builtwith` or Docker `ghcr.io/mcparmory/builtwith:1.0.3`, plus API credentials required by the provider.