Inqvey MCP server - run real market research in Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other AI tools
Overview
Run real quantitative market research directly in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, ChatGPT Desktop, and other AI tools via the Model Context Protocol. Inqvey gives your AI assistant a real market research engine. Instead of guessing, it returns actual percentage distributions for any question you ask your target audience. Results are: - validated against Ipsos human panel studies - Equivalent to surveying ~1,000 respondents - Delivered in ~5 minutes per question (15-20 min for a typical 3-question research run) : demand validation, pricing research, purchase intent, feature prioritization, message testing, audience analysis. Your AI can guess at market research questions from general knowledge. But guesses are not data. Inqvey runs an actual simulation calibrated against real human survey panels, so you get statistical percentages you can use to make product, pricing, or marketing decisions. 1. Sign up at inqvey.com (free, no credit card) 2. Go to inqvey.
README
Inqvey MCP Server
Run real quantitative market research directly in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, ChatGPT Desktop, and other AI tools via the Model Context Protocol.
What it does
Inqvey gives your AI assistant a real market research engine. Instead of guessing, it returns actual percentage distributions for any question you ask your target audience. Results are:
- ±2-6pp accuracy validated against Ipsos human panel studies
- Equivalent to surveying ~1,000 respondents
- Delivered in ~5 minutes per question (15-20 min for a typical 3-question research run)
Use cases: demand validation, pricing research, purchase intent, feature prioritization, message testing, audience analysis.
Why MCP (vs asking your AI directly)
Your AI can guess at market research questions from general knowledge. But guesses are not data. Inqvey runs an actual simulation calibrated against real human survey panels, so you get statistical percentages you can use to make product, pricing, or marketing decisions.
Quick start
1. Get an API key
- Sign up at inqvey.com (free, no credit card)
- Go to inqvey.com/app/account/api-keys
- Click “Generate API Key”
- Copy the key - it’s shown only once
Free plan includes 9 research questions. Paid plans: Starter ($49/mo, 60 questions, 3 audiences) and Pro ($99/mo, 180 questions, 10 audiences).
2. Install in your AI tool
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"inqvey": {
"url": "https://inqvey.com/api/mcp/v1",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_INQVEY_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop.
Cursor / Windsurf
Add to your MCP config (usually ~/.cursor/mcp.json or equivalent):
{
"mcpServers": {
"inqvey": {
"url": "https://inqvey.com/api/mcp/v1",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_INQVEY_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
ChatGPT Desktop
- Open Settings > Connectors > Advanced > Developer mode (enable)
- Add a new connector with URL
https://inqvey.com/api/mcp/v1 - Set header
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_INQVEY_API_KEY
Smithery
npx smithery@latest add inqvey
Paste your API key when prompted. Smithery updates your AI tool config automatically.
3. Try it
In your AI tool, say something like:
“Would remote workers pay $20/mo for an AI assistant that sorts Slack messages by priority?”
The AI will invoke Inqvey tools:
- Check your existing Market Twins
- Create one if needed (asks you for audience details or a URL)
- Run research (~15 min)
- Return real percentages
Available tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
list_market_twins |
List your saved simulated audiences |
create_market_twin |
Create a new audience from a description |
extract_audience_from_url |
Suggest audience fields from a company URL |
delete_market_twin |
Remove an audience |
run_research |
Run research and return real percentages (5-20 min) |
get_research_status |
Check if research is complete |
list_research_history |
See past research on a twin |
get_account_status |
Check your plan, quota, and usage |
ping |
Verify the server is reachable |
Pricing and quotas
| Plan | Price | Questions | Market Twins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 9 | 1 |
| Starter | $49/mo | 60 | 3 |
| Pro | $99/mo | 180 | 10 |
Creating a Market Twin is always free. Only running research consumes quota (1 question = 1 quota unit).
How accuracy works
Inqvey uses a calibrated AI simulation pipeline validated against Ipsos human panel studies. Published benchmarks at inqvey.com/benchmarks. Typical accuracy is within ±2-6pp of a real human survey (about the same as a 1,000-person real panel’s margin of error).
FAQ
Q: What happens when I run out of quota?
A: Calls to run_research return a structured error with an upgrade URL. Upgrade anytime at inqvey.com/pricing.
Q: Can I share one API key across Claude Desktop and Cursor?
A: Yes. Both draw from the same account quota. Or generate separate keys for each tool.
Q: Does Inqvey work with LinkedIn / Twitter URLs?
A: No. Social platforms block automated access. Describe the audience manually instead when creating a Market Twin.
Q: What’s a “Market Twin”?
A: A persistent simulated audience (e.g., “B2B SaaS Product Managers, US”). You create it once and run many research queries against it. Equivalent to ~1,000 respondents.
Security
- API keys are hashed (SHA-256) on our servers. Only you have the raw value.
- Revoke keys anytime at inqvey.com/app/account/api-keys.
- Rate limited to 60 requests/minute and 1000/hour per key.
- All requests over TLS 1.3.
If you believe your key has leaked, revoke it immediately and generate a new one.
Support
- Docs: inqvey.com/docs/mcp
- Email: [email protected]
- Issues: github.com/inqvey/mcp/issues
License
MIT. See LICENSE.
About Inqvey
Inqvey is an AI-powered market research platform that delivers research-grade quantitative data in minutes instead of weeks. Founded 2025, based in Sydney.
Learn more at inqvey.com.
Install
npx smithery@latest add inqveyConfiguration
{
"mcpServers": {
"inqvey": {
"url": "https://inqvey.com/api/mcp/v1",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_INQVEY_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}