Web Tools FAQs

Question 1

What is Web Tools?

Accepted Answer

Web Tools is an MCP server that provides standardized tools for Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with web content. It includes a `web_scrape` tool for converting URLs to markdown.

Question 2

How do I install Web Tools?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, navigate to the MCP directory, and install the required dependencies using `pip install -r requirements.txt` (or `uv pip install -r requirements.txt`).

Question 3

Can I add more tools to Web Tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Create a new Python file in the `tools/` directory, implement your tool function, import it in `server.py`, and register it with the MCP server.

Question 4

How do I integrate Web Tools with Claude for Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Modify your Claude for Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) to include the server's command and arguments. Restart Claude to enable the web_scrape tool.

Question 5

What is the web_scrape tool used for?

Accepted Answer

The `web_scrape` tool converts a URL to markdown content, using r.jina.ai as a prefix. This allows LLMs to easily process and understand the content of web pages.

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