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Website Downloader

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Downloads websites recursively using wget, converting links for local use. Requires wget installation and allows specifying depth and output path.

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Overview

Downloads websites recursively using wget, converting links for local use. Requires wget installation and allows specifying depth and output path.

This server is moderately safe if used responsibly. The risk comes from the underlying wget command and the potential for writing to the file system. Ensure the URL is trusted and the output path is carefully managed to mitigate risks. Limiting the download depth is also recommended.

Performance depends on the size and complexity of the website being downloaded, as well as the network connection speed. Large websites may take a significant amount of time to download.

The primary cost is disk space for storing downloaded websites. Network bandwidth usage may also incur costs depending on the hosting environment.

JavaScript148 stars

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

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Capabilities

ReadWriteExec

Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

full

Windsurf

full

VS Code (Copilot)

full

Quickstart

Install

brew install wget

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "website-downloader": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/website-downloader/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Tools (1)

moderate

download_website

Downloads a website to a specified output path using wget.

Writes files to the file system and executes an external command (wget).

Security

Auth Method

None

Known Risks

!Potential for directory traversal vulnerabilities if the output path is not carefully validated.
!Risk of denial-of-service if the download depth is not limited, leading to excessive resource consumption.
!Command injection vulnerabilities if the URL is not properly sanitized before being passed to `wget`.
!Overwriting existing files if the output path is not unique.
!Malicious websites could exploit vulnerabilities in `wget` to compromise the system.

Safety Score

moderate risk

This server is moderately safe if used responsibly. The risk comes from the underlying `wget` command and the potential for writing to the file system. Ensure the URL is trusted and the output path is carefully managed to mitigate risks. Limiting the download depth is also recommended.

Positive

+Downloads are restricted to the same domain.
+Preserves website structure.
+Includes page requisites (CSS, images, etc.).
+Allows specifying download depth.

Risks

-Requires `wget` to be installed, potentially introducing system-level vulnerabilities if wget is compromised.
-Writes files to the file system based on provided URL, which could lead to directory traversal or overwrite issues if not carefully managed.
-No built-in input validation or sanitization on the URL, increasing the risk of command injection.
-Unrestricted depth could lead to excessive resource consumption or denial-of-service if a large or circular website is targeted.
-Output path is configurable, potentially allowing writing to sensitive directories.

Use Cases

Website Archiving

-Creating local backups of websites.
-Archiving websites for offline access.
-Preserving website content for historical purposes.

Offline Documentation

-Downloading documentation websites for offline reference.
-Creating local copies of API documentation.
-Accessing documentation in environments with limited internet connectivity.

Web Scraping (Basic)

-Extracting content from websites for analysis.
-Gathering data from websites for research.
-Creating local datasets from web content.

Who Is This For?

Best For

Archiving small to medium-sized websites.
Downloading documentation for offline use.
Creating local backups of web content.
Users who need to access websites in environments with limited internet connectivity.

Not Ideal For

Downloading extremely large or complex websites.
Web scraping tasks that require advanced parsing or data extraction.
Environments where file system access is restricted.
Automated systems requiring high reliability or error handling.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeRead and Write enabled

The server operates with the permissions of the user running the MCP server. Ensure appropriate permissions are set to prevent unauthorized access or modification of the file system.

StatelessYes

Retry LogicNot documented

ConcurrencySingle-threaded

Production Tip

Monitor disk space usage to prevent filling up the file system with large website downloads. Implement rate limiting to avoid overloading the server.

FAQ

How do I limit the download depth?

Use the `depth` parameter in the `download_website` tool. Set it to 0 for only the specified page, 1 for direct links, and so on.

Where are the downloaded files stored?

By default, files are stored in the current directory. You can specify a different directory using the `outputPath` parameter.

What happens if I don't specify an output path?

The files will be downloaded to the current working directory of the MCP server process.

How do I install wget on my system?

The README provides instructions for installing wget on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Use the appropriate package manager or download the binary.

Can I download only specific parts of a website?

No, this tool downloads the entire website recursively. You can limit the depth, but not specific sections.

What if the website has broken links?

wget will attempt to download all links, but broken links will result in errors. The downloaded website may have incomplete content.

Is it possible to resume a failed download?

The current implementation does not support resuming failed downloads. You would need to restart the download from the beginning.

Metrics

Discovered2/14/2026

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Website Downloader

Overview

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

Capabilities

Client Compatibility

Quickstart

Install

Claude Desktop Config

Tools (1)

Security

Safety Score

Positive

Risks

Use Cases

Website Archiving

Offline Documentation

Web Scraping (Basic)

Who Is This For?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Autonomy & Execution

FAQ

How do I limit the download depth?

Where are the downloaded files stored?

What happens if I don't specify an output path?

How do I install wget on my system?

Can I download only specific parts of a website?

What if the website has broken links?

Is it possible to resume a failed download?

Metrics

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