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ASO tools with MCP servers: which keyword tools your AI assistant can use
As of November 2026 the ASO tools with an MCP server that we could verify are LocalASO, Wow Keywords, Astro (beta), Dock, AppSprint, ASO Atlas, AppTweak, Sensor Tower and Keyword Tool; the local ones read a database on your Mac, and the cloud ones call the vendor's service.
That split matters more than the tool count. A local server reads data that already sits on your machine. A cloud server calls the vendor's service and is tied to the vendor's plan. The first step is to know what an ASO MCP server is; this page compares the options.
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Local MCP servers (data on your Mac)
| Tool | How it runs (as of November 2026) | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocalASO | Local stdio server that opens the same database as the app | macOS 14 or later | Tools: board_get, board_add_keywords, keywords_check, competitors_get, listing_get; nothing leaves the Mac except public iTunes Search requests from rank checks |
| Astro | Local HTTP server, default port 8089, reads Astro's local database | Astro running with MCP enabled | Labelled beta; docs warn that MCP use can consume many tokens |
| Dock | Extension with 34 tools forwarding to the Dock app over loopback | macOS 15 or later, Dock 4.1 or later, Dock running | Covers App Store Connect and Google Play listings, reviews and sales |
| Wow Keywords | MCP server listed on its site | Not stated in the text we read | Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Gemini, Cursor, Grok and Ollama |
| AppSprint | MCP server with a setup guide and docs section | Mac app, paid subscription | Details not read beyond the guide |
LocalASO also uses your own AI for its in-app suggestions (Claude Code, an Anthropic API key, Ollama, Codex or Gemini CLI), which is a separate feature from the MCP server.
Cloud MCP servers (vendor data)
| Tool | What the page says (as of November 2026) | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| AppTweak | "Connect AppTweak's data with any LLM or AI agent via our API MCP" | Listed as MCP Access in the API plan comparison; Enterprise is custom |
| Sensor Tower | A banner says its MCP Server is live | Pricing is by demo request; plan requirements not stated |
| Keyword Tool | An MCP server and API in every Pro plan | Pro is the paid plan with search volume |
| ASO Atlas | A command to add an MCP connection to Claude Code | Web account; "Unlimited from $9/mo" |
Apptopia also offers an MCP server, but its home page focuses on market-level consumer data, not day-to-day ASO keyword work, so it is not a direct comparison.
How to choose
- Privacy and offline work. Pick a local server. All of the local servers above run on your own machine.
- Market-wide data. Pick a cloud server: AppTweak and Sensor Tower are platforms built around vendor-held data, not only the apps you track yourself. See the AppTweak comparison and the Sensor Tower comparison.
- One-time cost. LocalASO and Wow Keywords have a lifetime price and an MCP server; the cost gap is in the one-time purchase comparison.
- Apple Ads popularity. Astro says it reads popularity from Apple Search Ads, and its MCP server exposes Astro's app data. LocalASO's numbers are estimates from ratings, not Apple's.
- Google Play in the same assistant. Dock's tools cover both stores. LocalASO is Apple's App Store only.
What an MCP server does not fix
An AI assistant reading keyword data still needs judgment. Volume and difficulty from rating counts are estimates; the search volume guide shows what they can support. An assistant can also make mistakes with the data, which is why Astro's own docs advise checking before strategic decisions.
Setting up LocalASO's server
LocalASO's installed app runs the MCP server itself, so you do not need Node. The client guides in the MCP section cover Claude Desktop, Cursor and Codex. The reference is the MCP docs.
When a cloud platform is the better choice
If you need data on competitors' historical rankings or apps across both stores for a team, a cloud MCP server on a platform plan such as AppTweak draws on the vendor's service rather than only the apps in your own database.
Next step
See how the LocalASO MCP server works, or check pricing for the one-time license that includes it.
Questions
- What is an ASO MCP server?
- It is a program that exposes an ASO tool's data and actions to an AI assistant through the Model Context Protocol, so Claude, Cursor or Codex can read keywords, rankings and competitors without copy and paste.
- Do ASO MCP servers cost extra?
- It depends. Keyword Tool says every Pro plan includes an MCP server. AppTweak lists MCP Access in its API plan comparison. LocalASO includes its MCP server with the app license.
- Is a local MCP server more private than a cloud one?
- A local server reads data stored on your own machine. LocalASO's server sends nothing off the Mac except the public iTunes Search requests that rank checks make.
Sources
- www.wowkeywords.com (checked November 1, 2026)
- tryastro.app/docs/mcp (checked November 1, 2026)
- dock-app.com/mcp (checked November 1, 2026)
- appsprint.app/docs (checked November 1, 2026)
- asoatlas.com (checked November 1, 2026)
- www.apptweak.com/en/pricing (checked November 1, 2026)
- sensortower.com/pricing (checked November 1, 2026)
- keywordtool.io/app-store (checked November 1, 2026)
- apptopia.com (checked November 1, 2026)
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