Decant FAQs

Question 1

Is Decant's data processing private and local?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Decant ensures 100% local processing for all data extraction and MCP communication. All operations occur on your machine, guaranteeing privacy with no external servers, accounts, or tracking involved.

Question 2

What is Decant and what are its primary functions?

Accepted Answer

Decant is a Chrome extension designed to extract clean, structured content from any webpage into formats like Markdown and JSON. Its other primary function is to bridge live browser tabs directly to AI agents, such as Claude Desktop, via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 3

What content formats can Decant extract?

Accepted Answer

Decant can extract web pages into clean Markdown, structured JSON, or the native MCP format. It features smart capabilities like automatic table detection, entity recognition (date, email, price), relative URL resolution, and Mozilla Readability for article isolation.

Question 4

Can I extract specific elements from a webpage with Decant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Decant includes a Visual DOM Picker. This feature allows users to visually select and extract specific elements or sections from a webpage, providing granular control over content extraction.

Question 5

How does Decant connect to AI agents like Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Decant utilizes a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to create a direct, private connection between your Chrome browser and AI agents. This allows AI to seamlessly read, summarize, or interact with live web content without any copy-pasting.

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