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A Minimum Control Program (MCP) server implementation for web browsing capabilities using BeautifulSoup4

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  • Connect tools to AI workflows

    Web Browser exposes MCP capabilities that can be used by compatible AI clients and agents.

  • 0 available tools

    Browse the callable actions below, including names and descriptions when provided by the server.

  • Ready-to-copy setup

    Use the installation snippets to configure this server in your preferred MCP client.

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    45 stars and 15 forks from the linked repository.

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โœจ Features

๐ŸŒ Enable AI assistants to browse and extract content from the web through a simple MCP interface.

The Web Browser MCP Server provides AI models with the ability to browse websites, extract content, and understand web pages through the Message Control Protocol (MCP). It enables smart content extraction with CSS selectors and robust error handling.

๐Ÿค Contribute โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ Report Bug

โœจ Core Features

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Smart Content Extraction: Target exactly what you need with CSS selectors
  • โšก Lightning Fast: Built with async processing for optimal performance
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Rich Metadata: Capture titles, links, and structured content
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Robust & Reliable: Built-in error handling and timeout management
  • ๐ŸŒ Cross-Platform: Works everywhere Python runs

๐Ÿš€ Quick Start

Installing via Smithery

To install Web Browser Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install web-browser-mcp-server --client claude

Installing Manually

Install using uv:

bash
uv tool install web-browser-mcp-server

For development:

bash
# Clone and set up development environment
git clone https://github.com/blazickjp/web-browser-mcp-server.git
cd web-browser-mcp-server

# Create and activate virtual environment
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate

# Install with test dependencies
uv pip install -e ".[test]"

๐Ÿ”Œ MCP Integration

Add this configuration to your MCP client config file:

json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "web-browser-mcp-server": {
            "command": "uv",
            "args": [
                "tool",
                "run",
                "web-browser-mcp-server"
            ],
            "env": {
                "REQUEST_TIMEOUT": "30"
            }
        }
    }
}

For Development:

json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "web-browser-mcp-server": {
            "command": "uv",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "path/to/cloned/web-browser-mcp-server",
                "run",
                "web-browser-mcp-server"
            ],
            "env": {
                "REQUEST_TIMEOUT": "30"
            }
        }
    }
}

๐Ÿ’ก Available Tools

The server provides a powerful web browsing tool:

browse_webpage

Browse and extract content from web pages with optional CSS selectors:

python
# Basic webpage fetch
result = await call_tool("browse_webpage", {
    "url": "https://example.com"
})

# Target specific content with CSS selectors
result = await call_tool("browse_webpage", {
    "url": "https://example.com",
    "selectors": {
        "headlines": "h1, h2",
        "main_content": "article.content",
        "navigation": "nav a"
    }
})

โš™๏ธ Configuration

Configure through environment variables:

VariablePurposeDefault
REQUEST_TIMEOUTWebpage request timeout in seconds30

๐Ÿงช Testing

Run the test suite:

bash
python -m pytest

๐Ÿ“„ License

Released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.


Made with โค๏ธ by the Pear Labs Team

Installation

TypingMind
Prerequisites:

Node.js 18+

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-browser-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "tool",
        "run",
        "web-browser-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REQUEST_TIMEOUT": "30"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Web Browser MCP with multiple AI models

TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so once Web Browser is connected, you can use it with different AI models in TypingMind instead of setting it up separately for each model. This MCP runs locally through the TypingMind MCP connector on your device.

Setup guide to use the local connector

Use this when the MCP server needs access to local files, apps, or private resources on your computer.

1

Open the MCP settings

In TypingMind, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Model Context Protocol and choose Setup Connector.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Click the Settings icon.
  3. Go to Advanced Settings.
  4. Open the Model Context Protocol section.
  5. Click Setup Connector and choose This Device.
TypingMind MCP connector setup screen with This Device selected
2

Run the connector command

Choose This Device, copy the command from TypingMind, and run it in Terminal. Keep the process running while you use MCP.

  1. Copy the setup command shown by TypingMind.
  2. Open Terminal on macOS or Windows Terminal on Windows.
  3. Paste and run the command.
  4. Approve the package install if Terminal asks you to proceed.
  5. Keep the Terminal window running while using MCP tools.
3

Add Web Browser as a server

When the connector status is Ready, click Edit Servers and paste the MCP server configuration.

  1. Wait until the connector status shows Ready.
  2. Click Edit Servers.
  3. Paste the Web Browser MCP server configuration.
  4. Save the server list.
  5. Refresh if you want to confirm the connector is still ready.
TypingMind MCP settings showing active server and Edit Servers button
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "web-browser-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Use it across models

Save the server list, open Plugins, enable the Web Browser MCP tools, then select any supported AI model in TypingMind and use the tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.

  1. Open the Plugins page in TypingMind.
  2. Enable the Web Browser MCP tools.
  3. Start a chat and choose the AI model you want to use.
  4. Use the MCP tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.
  5. Switch to another AI model whenever needed without reconnecting MCP.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use Web Browser to help me with this task?
Web Browser
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using Web Browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Web Browser MCP server used for?

Web Browser is an MCP server that lets compatible AI clients connect to external tools and context. In TypingMind, you can add this MCP server once and make its tools available in your AI workspace.

Can I use Web Browser MCP with multiple AI models in TypingMind?

Yes. TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so you can use Web Browser with different AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other models you have configured in TypingMind without setting up the MCP server separately for each model.

Why use Web Browser MCP with TypingMind?

TypingMind is one of the best frontends for LLM chat because it brings multiple AI models, prompts, plugins, AI agents, API keys, and MCP tools into one workspace. With Web Browser connected, you can use its MCP tools across your preferred models while keeping your chat workflow organized in TypingMind.

How do I connect Web Browser MCP to TypingMind?

Web Browser runs through the TypingMind local MCP connector. This is best when the MCP server needs access to local files, desktop apps, command-line tools, or private resources on your computer.

What tools does Web Browser MCP provide in TypingMind?

Web Browser exposes MCP capabilities that can be enabled from the TypingMind Plugins page and used in chat or assigned to AI agents.

Do I need to share my API keys with TypingMind to use Web Browser MCP?

No. TypingMind is local-first and lets you keep your model providers, API keys, prompts, and MCP configuration under your control. If Web Browser requires authentication, add the required headers, OAuth settings, or local configuration for that MCP server when you create the connection.

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