# Semrush MCP

Alternative backlink backend. Use when the user is already in Semrush context, wants a second opinion, or doesn't have an Ahrefs subscription. Ahrefs remains the default for backlink work in this skill.

Call pattern: discovery → `get_report_schema` → `execute_report`.

## Key reports

- `backlink_research` — referring domains, backlink count, anchor distribution
- Authority Score (Semrush's equivalent of Ahrefs DR)
- Toxic Score for risk flagging

## Example

```
mcp__semrush__backlink_research(query="<domain>", database="us")
mcp__semrush__get_report_schema(report_id="<id>")
mcp__semrush__execute_report(report_id="<id>", params={...})
```

## When to use over Ahrefs

- User explicitly prefers Semrush data.
- Cross-vendor verification ("does Semrush agree with Ahrefs on this referring domain?").
- Authority Score weighting instead of DR.

## Not for this skill when

- **Default backlink work** — Ahrefs has the stronger backlink graph; use it unless the user named Semrush.
- **Korean platform refdomains** — both Semrush and Ahrefs underrepresent Naver Blog/Cafe/Tistory; supplement with WebSearch.