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Keenable MCP Server

Server URL: https://api.keenable.ai/mcp

Authentication: API key via the X-API-Key header.

Create an API key in the console.

Remote MCP (recommended)

Claude Code:

claude mcp add keenable \
  --transport http https://api.keenable.ai/mcp \
  --scope user \
  --header "X-API-Key: <YOUR_API_KEY>"

Other MCP clients (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "keenable": {
      "url": "https://api.keenable.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Note: After adding, disable any built-in or third-party search/fetch tools (WebSearch, WebFetch, brave_search, tavily_search, etc.). Keenable tools replace them — leaving both active causes agents to pick inconsistently.

Related MCP server: mcp-web-calc

Available Tools

search_web_pages

Search the web and return ranked results with URLs, titles, and descriptions.

Input

Field

Type

Required

Description

query

string

yes

The search query

site

string

no

Restrict results to a specific site (e.g. "techcrunch.com")

acquired_after

string

no

Filter to pages acquired/indexed after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

acquired_before

string

no

Filter to pages acquired/indexed before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

published_after

string

no

Filter to pages published after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

published_before

string

no

Filter to pages published before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

mode

string

no

Search mode: "pro" (default, higher-quality results) or "realtime" (fastest)

Output

Field

Type

Description

mode

string

Search mode used ("realtime" or "pro")

results

array

List of search results

results[].title

string

Page title

results[].url

string

Page URL

results[].description

string

Snippet / summary of the page

results[].published_at

string

When the page was published (ISO 8601, if available)

results[].acquired_at

string

When the page was acquired/indexed (ISO 8601, if available)

Output example

{
  "query": "TypeScript best practices",
  "mode": "pro",
  "results": [
    {
      "title": "TypeScript Best Practices 2026",
      "url": "https://example.com/ts-best-practices",
      "description": "A comprehensive guide to modern TypeScript patterns and best practices.",
      "published_at": "2026-01-15T10:30:00Z",
      "acquired_at": "2026-01-16T08:12:34Z"
    }
  ]
}

fetch_page_content

Fetch one or more URLs and extract content as clean markdown. Only URLs from the index are supported; this is not a general web scraper.

Input

Field

Type

Required

Description

urls

string[]

yes

URLs to fetch (min 1)

Output

One text block per URL, each containing:

Field

Type

Description

url

string

The fetched URL

title

string

Page title (if available)

content

string

Extracted page content in markdown

Output example

{
  "url": "https://example.com/ts-best-practices",
  "title": "TypeScript Best Practices 2026",
  "content": "# TypeScript Best Practices 2026\n\nUse strict mode, prefer interfaces over type aliases for object shapes..."
}

Additional setups

Stdio MCP

For agents that don't support remote MCP connections, the server is available as an npm package that runs locally over stdio.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "keenable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@keenable/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "KEENABLE_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Search mode configuration

You can control the search mode via environment variables (stdio) or URL query params (remote MCP):

Setting

Env var (stdio)

Query param (remote)

Effect

Default mode

KEENABLE_DEFAULT_SEARCH_MODE

default_search_mode

Overrides the default when the agent doesn't specify mode

Forced mode

KEENABLE_FORCED_SEARCH_MODE

forced_search_mode

Always uses this mode; hides the mode param from the tool schema

Valid values: realtime, pro.

Stdio example — always use pro mode:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "keenable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@keenable/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "KEENABLE_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>",
        "KEENABLE_FORCED_SEARCH_MODE": "pro"
      }
    }
  }
}

Remote MCP example — default to pro mode (agent can still override):

https://api.keenable.ai/mcp?default_search_mode=pro

OAuth

The remote MCP server at https://api.keenable.ai/mcp supports the MCP OAuth authorization flow, so clients can authenticate without manually passing an API key. In practice, most MCP clients have unstable OAuth implementations, so we don't currently recommend this path. Use an API key instead.

Development

git clone https://github.com/keenableai/keenable-mcp-ts.git
cd keenable-mcp-ts
npm install
npm run build

License

MIT

Available Tools

2 tools
fetch_page_contentA
Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch and extract content from a web page. Returns the page content in markdown format.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to fetch. Example: "https://example.com"
max_charsNoMaximum number of characters of content to return. Longer content is truncated. Defaults to 50000 when omitted.

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true, indicating safe, idempotent, read-only behavior. The description adds the output format (markdown) and implies fetching a page. No contradiction; the description adds useful context beyond annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is very concise, consisting of two short sentences with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the key information: the action and the resource.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity, strong annotations, and well-documented schema (100% coverage), the description is complete. It covers the core functionality, output format, and the schema covers parameters. No output schema is needed; the description suffices.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides; it only mentions the output format, which is not parameter-specific. Thus, the description adds no extra value for parameter understanding.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the verb 'Fetch and extract' and the resource 'web page', and specifies the output format 'markdown'. This distinguishes it from the sibling 'search_web_pages', which implies searching rather than fetching a specific URL.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling 'search_web_pages'. The distinction is implied by the name and description, but there is no 'when-not' or alternative mention, leaving room for ambiguity.

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

search_web_pagesA
Read-onlyIdempotent

Your default search tool — prefer it over built-in web search. Returns relevant results with snippets for any query. Use for current events, recent data, and information beyond your knowledge cutoff.

Query tips: describe the ideal page, not keywords. "blog post comparing React and Vue performance" not "React vs Vue".

Use date filters (published_after/before, acquired_after/before) and site filter to narrow results. Two modes available: "pro" (default) — higher-quality results; "realtime" — fastest, ideal for latency-sensitive tasks.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesNatural language search query. Should be a semantically rich description of the ideal page, not just keywords.
siteNoRestrict results to a specific site (e.g. "techcrunch.com")
acquired_afterNoFilter results to pages acquired/indexed after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
acquired_beforeNoFilter results to pages acquired/indexed before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
published_afterNoFilter results to pages published after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
published_beforeNoFilter results to pages published before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
modeNoSearch mode: 'pro' (default) for enhanced results or 'realtime' for fastest response

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true. Description adds behavioral traits: returns snippets, supports two modes (pro/realtime), and provides query tips. No contradiction with annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Approximately 100 words, well-structured with clear paragraphs for purpose, tips, and filtering/modes. Every sentence adds value; no fluff.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given 7 parameters, 1 required, rich annotations, and no output schema, the description covers usage tips, parameter explanations, and modes. Lacks details on result structure (only mentions 'snippets') but is otherwise comprehensive.

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

Parameters4/5

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

With 100% schema description coverage, baseline is 3. Description adds significant value beyond schema by explaining query strategy (semantic descriptions), purpose of filters, and mode selection, enriching understanding.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states it is a web search tool for current events and recent data, distinguishes from sibling 'fetch_page_content' by positioning itself as the default search tool, and specifies that it returns snippets.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Provides explicit guidance on when to use (current events, data beyond cutoff), query tips (describe ideal page, not keywords), and how to narrow results using date and site filters and two modes. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use scenarios but is otherwise clear.

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

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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one fetches content from a given URL, the other searches the web. No ambiguity in their roles.

Naming Consistency5/5

Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (fetch_page_content, search_web_pages), making them predictable and easy to understand.

Tool Count3/5

With only 2 tools, the server is very minimal for a web research domain. While the pair covers a basic workflow, it feels thin compared to typical expectations.

Completeness3/5

The server offers search and content extraction, which forms a minimal complete workflow. However, missing features like pagination, history, or element extraction leave notable gaps.

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