KD-Scout

kd-scout

Zero-dependency MCP server for keyword research arithmetic: difficulty estimation, opportunity scoring, and structured content briefs. Runs anywhere Python 3.10+ runs - no packages, no API keys required for the deterministic mode.

Tools

Tool	Input	Output
keyword_difficulty	keywords[]	per-keyword difficulty 0-100
opportunity_score	difficulty, monthly_volume	blended 0-100 score
content_brief	topic	H2 outline, word-count target, FAQs, schema type

Install

pip install kd-scout
kd-scout            # stdio MCP server

Or point any MCP client at the module directly:

{"command": "kd-scout"}

Production use

The scoring model is derived from the editorial pipeline behind Groundwork's money & tools research, where it screens hundreds of candidate keywords weekly.

License

MIT