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MCP Web Tools Server

MCP Web Tools Server (Node.js)

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MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for LM Studio that provides tools for internet connectivity:

  • search_web: searches the web and returns titles and URLs

  • fetch_url: performs HTTP GET and returns content-type and body (limited)

  • extract_readable: extracts the main readable content from a page

Requirements

  • Node.js 18+

Installation

npm install

Execution (stdio mode)

npm start

The server uses stdio (required for integration with LM Studio via MCP).

Environment variables (optional)

  • SERPAPI_KEY: if provided, the search_web tool will use SerpAPI (Google). Otherwise, leave the field empty to use DuckDuckGo (HTML) without a key.

LM Studio Configuration

Add a custom MCP server pointing to this project's command. In LM Studio, go to Program → Install → Edit mcp.json, and paste the json below:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-web-tools-server": {
      "command": "npm",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "start",
        "--silent"
      ],
      "cwd": "C:/mcp-web-tools",
      "env": {
        "SERPAPI_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

In "cwd" put the project Path

Available tools

  • search_web:

    • input: { "query": string, "limit?": number (1..10) }

    • output: text with numbered list (title and URL)

  • fetch_url:

    • input: { "url": string, "maxBytes?": number (up to 8MB) }

    • output: two text blocks: metadata (contentType/bytes) and truncated body

  • extract_readable:

    • input: { "url": string }

    • output: text with title, byline, summary and main content

Getting Started

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/JoaoPedroLanca/mcp-web-tools.git
cd mcp-web-tools
npm install
npm start

Download ZIP

Notes

  • Very large responses are truncated (16MB by default) to avoid exceeding client limits.

  • search_web without a key uses DuckDuckGo HTML; results may vary and are subject to site changes.

Available Tools

3 tools
extract_readableD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

fetch_urlD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
maxBytesNo

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_webD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYes
limitNo

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 3 tool updatesv1.0.0
    • Changedextract_readable2 fields changed
      • addedInput schema / $schema
        Added value: +"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
      • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
        Added value: +false
    • Changedfetch_url2 fields changed
      • addedInput schema / $schema
        Added value: +"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
      • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
        Added value: +false
    • Changedsearch_web2 fields changed
      • addedInput schema / $schema
        Added value: +"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
      • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
        Added value: +false
  2. 3 tool updates
    • First observedextract_readable
    • First observedfetch_url
    • First observedsearch_web

TDQS

D1.6/5.0

Scored across 3 tools

Disambiguation3/5

The tools have distinct primary actions (extract, fetch, search), but without descriptions, their exact scopes and potential overlaps are unclear. An agent might confuse when to use fetch_url versus search_web if both involve web retrieval, but the verb differences provide some guidance.

Naming Consistency4/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case (extract_readable, fetch_url, search_web), making them predictable and readable. There are no deviations in naming style across the set.

Tool Count3/5

With only 3 tools, the set feels thin for a 'Web Tools Server', suggesting it might lack coverage for common web operations like parsing or interacting with content. However, the count is not extreme and could be appropriate if these are core utilities.

Completeness2/5

Inferred domain is web-related utilities, but the surface is severely incomplete: missing obvious tools for actions like parsing HTML, handling cookies, or managing sessions. The three tools provide basic fetch, extract, and search functions, but leave significant gaps for comprehensive web tooling.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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