Web Fetcher

by jae-jae · Web & Browser · mcp-server, typescript, ai, npm

Fetches and extracts web content using Playwright's headless browser capabilities, delivering clean, readable content from JavaScript-heavy websites in HTML or Markdown format for research and information gathering.

Fetcher MCP is a server that enables AI assistants to retrieve web page content using Playwright's headless browser capabilities. It excels at handling dynamic JavaScript-heavy websites by executing client-side code, and includes intelligent content extraction through Mozilla's Readability algorithm to remove ads and non-essential elements. The implementation offers both single URL and batch fetching tools, supports HTML or Markdown output formats, and automatically blocks unnecessary resources like images and stylesheets to improve performance. This tool is particularly valuable for research workflows, content analysis, and information gathering that requires processing of modern web applications.

Source: https://github.com/jae-jae/fetcher-mcp

Install

npx -y fetcher-mcp

Tags: mcp-server, typescript, ai, npm

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Web Fetcher?

Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.

Which clients support Web Fetcher?

Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.

Is Web Fetcher free?

The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.