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WebResearch MCP server enables Claude to conduct online research via Google search, webpage extraction, and screenshot capture, enhancing its knowledge base.
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WebResearch MCP server enables Claude to conduct online research via Google search, webpage extraction, and screenshot capture, enhancing its knowledge base.
This server is relatively safe for general use, but the ability to visit arbitrary web pages and extract content introduces risks. Exercise caution when using the visit_page tool, especially with untrusted URLs. The lack of input sanitization increases the risk of prompt injection attacks.
Performance depends on network speed and website responsiveness. Webpage extraction can be slow for large or complex pages.
Incurs costs associated with Google Search API usage and potential data transfer fees for webpage content extraction.
{
"mcpServers": {
"webresearch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mzxrai/mcp-webresearch@latest"]
}
}
}search_googlePerforms a Google search and returns the results.
Read-only operation that retrieves search results.
visit_pageVisits a given URL and extracts its content.
Can expose the agent to potentially malicious websites.
take_screenshotCaptures a screenshot of the currently visited webpage.
Sandboxed screenshot capture with no external access.
None
This server is relatively safe for general use, but the ability to visit arbitrary web pages and extract content introduces risks. Exercise caution when using the `visit_page` tool, especially with untrusted URLs. The lack of input sanitization increases the risk of prompt injection attacks.
The agent can autonomously perform searches and visit web pages, but requires user confirmation to take screenshots. No explicit permission controls are available.
Production Tip
Monitor Claude Desktop's MCP logs for errors and unexpected behavior, especially when visiting untrusted URLs.
Add the provided configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and ensure Node.js is installed.
The server tracks search queries, visited pages, extracted content, screenshots, and timestamps within a research session.
No, exercise caution when visiting untrusted URLs as they may contain malicious content.
Check Claude Desktop's MCP logs for error messages and debugging information.
The server likely uses an internal Google Search API, but no API key is required from the user.
While designed for Claude Desktop, it might be compatible with other MCP clients, but this is untested.
The `agentic-research` prompt is designed to automatically cite sources with URLs.