MCP Web Research Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to enhance web research capabilities within the Claude environment. It brings real-time information into Claude, facilitating in-depth topic exploration.

Features

Key features include Google search integration, webpage content extraction, research session tracking (visited pages, search queries), and screenshot capture.

Prerequisites & Installation

Requires Node.js (>= 18) and the Claude Desktop app. Installation involves adding a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json to enable Claude Desktop to automatically start the web research MCP server.

Usage

Start a chat with Claude and use prompts that benefit from web research. The agentic-research prompt, accessible via the Paperclip icon, is provided for deeper research.

Tools & Prompts

Offers tools like search_google, visit_page, and take_screenshot. The agentic-research prompt guides Claude in thorough web research, emphasizing authoritative sources and iterative refinement.

Resources & Suggestions

Screenshots are saved as MCP resources, accessible via the Paperclip icon. The server maintains a research session with search queries, visited pages, content, screenshots, and timestamps. For optimal results, suggest high-quality sources when researching general topics.