MCP Web Research Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| prompts | {} |
| resources | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_googleA | Performs a web search using Google, ideal for finding current information, news, websites, and general knowledge. Use this tool when you need to research topics, find recent information, or gather data from the web. Returns structured search results with titles, URLs, and snippets. |
| visit_pageA | Navigates to a specific URL and extracts the page content in readable format, with option to capture a screenshot. Use this tool to deeply analyze specific web pages, read articles, examine documentation, or verify information directly from the source. Especially useful for in-depth research after identifying relevant pages via search. |
| take_screenshotA | Captures a visual image of the currently loaded webpage. Use this tool when you need to preserve visual information, analyze page layouts, or document the current state of a webpage. Perfect for situations where textual content alone doesn't convey the full context. |
| search_scholarA | Searches Google Scholar for academic papers and scholarly articles. Use this tool when researching scientific topics, looking for peer-reviewed research, academic citations, or scholarly literature. Returns structured data including titles, authors, publication details, and citation counts. Ideal for academic research and evidence-based inquiries. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| agentic-research | Conduct iterative web research on a topic, exploring it thoroughly through multiple steps while maintaining a dialogue with the user |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: general web search vs. academic search vs. page content extraction vs. visual capture. No overlaps in functionality.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case (search_google, search_scholar, take_screenshot, visit_page), making them predictable.
Four tools is well-scoped for a web research server—enough to cover core tasks without unnecessary complexity.
The set covers search (web and academic), page visiting, and screenshot capabilities. Missing a tool for managing search history or saving results, but core research workflows are supported.