# Web Tools MCP Server
A TypeScript MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides web search and intelligent research capabilities through Claude CLI integration.
## Features
- **research_agent**: Intelligent research agent that answers questions by searching and analyzing web sources
- **web_search**: Search the web for real-time information with domain filtering support
- **web_fetch**: Fetch content from specific URLs
- Uses Claude CLI backend for actual web operations
- Full TypeScript implementation with proper error handling
- Compatible with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients
## Installation
```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run build
# Link globally for Claude Desktop access
npm link
```
## Claude Desktop Integration
Add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
**Config File Locations:**
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Linux**: `~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
### Basic Configuration
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-tools": {
"command": "web-tools-mcp"
}
}
}
```
### Custom Claude CLI Path
If you need to specify a custom Claude CLI path:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-tools": {
"command": "web-tools-mcp",
"args": ["--claude-cli-path", "C:\\Users\\PRESTO~1\\AppData\\Roaming\\npm\\claude.cmd"]
}
}
}
```
## Tool Usage
### research_agent
Intelligent research agent that automatically searches, fetches, and analyzes web sources to answer research questions.
**Parameters:**
- `objectives` (required): Array of research questions to answer
- `starting_query` (required): Initial search query to begin research
- `max_calls` (optional): Maximum research iterations (default: 5)
- `allowed_domains` (optional): Array of domains to include in results
- `blocked_domains` (optional): Array of domains to exclude from results
**Features:**
- Automatically searches the web and fetches top 3 most relevant sources
- Extracts comprehensive quotes from web content
- Continues research until objectives are met or max iterations reached
- Provides organized results with source citations
### web_search
Search the web for information with optional domain filtering.
**Parameters:**
- `query` (required): The search query string
- `allowed_domains` (optional): Array of domains to include in results
- `blocked_domains` (optional): Array of domains to exclude from results
### web_fetch
Fetch and extract content from a specific URL.
**Parameters:**
- `url` (required): The URL to fetch content from
## Usage Examples
### Basic Research
```json
{
"tool": "research_agent",
"arguments": {
"objectives": ["What is Claude AI and what are its main capabilities?"],
"starting_query": "Claude AI capabilities features"
}
}
```
### Research with Domain Filtering
```json
{
"tool": "research_agent",
"arguments": {
"objectives": ["Latest quantum computing breakthroughs in 2024"],
"starting_query": "quantum computing 2024 breakthroughs",
"allowed_domains": ["arxiv.org", "nature.com", "science.org"],
"max_calls": 3
}
}
```
### Basic Web Search
```json
{
"tool": "web_search",
"arguments": {
"query": "latest developments in quantum computing 2024"
}
}
```
## How Research Agent Works
1. **Search**: Performs web searches for the research objectives
2. **Fetch**: Automatically retrieves content from the top 3 most relevant sources
3. **Analyze**: Extracts comprehensive quotes that answer research questions
4. **Continue**: Iterates until objectives are met or max iterations reached
## Requirements
- Node.js >= 18.0.0
- Claude CLI installed and accessible
- Compatible with MCP client applications
## Development
```bash
# Watch mode for development
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Run the server
npm start
```
