wasp-mcp
wasp-mcp
Web Agent Semantic Protocol — MCP-сервер
wasp-mcp — это сервер Model Context Protocol, который позволяет Claude (или любому другому MCP-клиенту) запрашивать произвольные веб-страницы с эффективным использованием токенов и учетом структуры. Вместо того чтобы загружать «сырой» HTML в контекстное окно, WASP создает легкий структурный индекс (манифест) на основе заголовков страницы, а затем извлекает контент только для разделов, релевантных запросу.
Результат: ответы, основанные на реальном содержимом страницы, при значительно меньших затратах токенов по сравнению с обычным парсингом.
См. Технический документ WASP для получения полной спецификации протокола.
Как это работает
Каждая веб-страница имеет два полезных уровня:
Структура — заголовки и якоря разделов, которые формируют оглавление. Маленький и дешевый для индексации объем данных.
Контент — текст под каждым заголовком. Дорогой для полной передачи; большая часть контента не имеет отношения к конкретному запросу.
WASP использует это разделение с помощью двухэтапного конвейера:
Tier 1 — get_manifest(url)
↓ Try GET /.well-known/wasp.json (site-native manifest, 3 s timeout)
↓ Fall back: fetch HTML → parse headings → generate manifest client-side
→ Returns: structured index (headings, anchors, depth, token estimates)
Tier 2 — fetch_chunk(url, anchor)
↓ Resolve anchor → DOM element (getElementById → querySelector → fuzzy match)
↓ Extract section text via Range API / heading-sibling walk
→ Returns: plain-text body of that section only
query_page(url, query)
↓ get_manifest → score chunks by keyword match → fetch_chunk for top results
↓ Build numbered [1. Heading] context → call Claude API → inline [N] citations
→ Returns: { answer, sources[] }Обычный парсинг всей страницы типичного профиля преподавателя стоит ~16 700 токенов. Тот же запрос через WASP стоит ~2 700 — сокращение в 6 раз.
Related MCP server: MCP Web Research Server
Установка
Требования: Node.js ≥ 18, API-ключ Anthropic.
git clone https://github.com/seanfeeney/wasp-mcp
cd wasp-mcp
npm install
npm run buildУстановите свой API-ключ:
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...Запустите сервер (транспорт stdio, для Claude Desktop / Claude Code):
node dist/index.jsДобавление в Claude Code
Добавьте wasp-mcp как локальный MCP-сервер в конфигурацию вашего проекта Claude Code:
claude mcp add wasp -- node /absolute/path/to/wasp-mcp/dist/index.jsИли отредактируйте .claude/settings.json вручную:
{
"mcpServers": {
"wasp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/wasp-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "sk-ant-..."
}
}
}
}Перезапустите Claude Code после сохранения. Убедитесь, что сервер запущен:
/mcpMCP-инструменты
get_manifest
Извлекает структурный индекс для URL. Сначала пытается найти файл /.well-known/wasp.json на сайте; если не удается, переходит к генерации DOM на стороне клиента из полученного HTML.
Параметры
Имя | Тип | Обязательно | Описание |
| string | да | Полный URL страницы |
Пример
get_manifest("https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/profiles/aklappenecker.html"){
"wasp": "1.0",
"url": "https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/profiles/aklappenecker.html",
"title": "Andreas Klappenecker — Texas A&M CSE",
"summary": "Faculty profile for Andreas Klappenecker.",
"keywords": ["quantum computing", "cryptography", "image processing"],
"chunks": [
{ "id": "chunk_001", "heading": "Andreas Klappenecker", "anchor": "#wasp-001", "depth": 1, "tokens": 5, "order": 1 },
{ "id": "chunk_002", "heading": "Research Interests", "anchor": "#wasp-002", "depth": 2, "tokens": 4, "order": 2 },
{ "id": "chunk_003", "heading": "Selected Publications","anchor": "#wasp-003", "depth": 2, "tokens": 5, "order": 3 }
],
"generated": "client"
}fetch_chunk
Извлекает текстовое тело одного раздела, идентифицированного по его якорю. Разрешение якоря использует трехэтапный механизм: getElementById → querySelector → нечеткое соответствие заголовка.
Параметры
Имя | Тип | Обязательно | Описание |
| string | да | URL страницы (используется для поиска в кэше; повторно загружается, если не кэширован) |
| string | да | CSS-якорь из манифеста (например, |
Пример
fetch_chunk(
"https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/profiles/aklappenecker.html",
"#wasp-002"
)Quantum computing, image processing, cryptography.query_page
Полное извлечение данных: создает манифест, оценивает соответствие разделов запросу, извлекает тела релевантных разделов, вызывает Claude и возвращает ответ со ссылками.
Параметры
Имя | Тип | Обязательно | Описание | ||
| string | да | Страница для запроса | ||
| string | да | Вопрос на естественном языке | ||
| string | нет |
|
|
|
Пример
query_page(
"https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/profiles/aklappenecker.html",
"What are this professor's research interests?"
){
"answer": "Professor Klappenecker's research interests are quantum computing [1], image processing [1], and cryptography [1].",
"sources": [
{ "heading": "Research Interests", "anchor": "#wasp-002" }
]
}Эффективность использования токенов
Подход | Токенов отправлено в LLM | Пример страницы |
Парсинг «сырого» HTML | ~16 700 | Профиль преподавателя TAMU |
WASP | ~2 700 | та же страница, тот же запрос |
Сокращение | 6.1× |
Экономия токенов растет вместе с длиной страницы. Документация объемом 50 000 токенов может показать сокращение в 20–40 раз, если релевантны только 2–3 раздела.
Структура проекта
wasp-mcp/
index.ts MCP server entry — registers tools
manifest.ts get_manifest() — discovery + DOM generation
chunks.ts fetch_chunk() — anchor resolution + text extraction
retrieval.ts query_page() — scoring, enrichment, LLM call
providers.ts claude / openai / ollama provider adapters
cache.ts In-memory URL → { manifest, html } cache with TTL
types.ts Shared TypeScript typesЛицензия
MIT © Sean Feeney, 2026
Available Tools
3 toolsfetch_chunkA
Fetch the plain-text content of a specific section of a webpage by its CSS anchor. Call get_manifest first to discover available anchors. Uses a three-stage anchor resolution: getElementById → querySelector → fuzzy heading match.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Fully-qualified URL of the webpage | |
| anchor | Yes | CSS anchor of the target section (e.g. "#introduction" or "#wasp-003") |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Reveals the three-stage anchor resolution (getElementById → querySelector → fuzzy heading match), which adds transparency beyond basic description. However, no annotations are provided, and the description omits error handling, permission needs, or rate limits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three concise sentences with no redundancy. Purpose is front-loaded, and every sentence adds value (purpose, prerequisite, resolution algorithm).
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Covers the key usage pattern (prerequisite, resolution logic) for a 2-parameter read operation. Lacks details on return format (only says 'plain-text content') and potential edge cases, but overall sufficient for typical use.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema already describes both parameters (url and anchor) with 100% coverage. The description adds context about anchor being a CSS anchor and the resolution stages, but no significant extra meaning beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly states it fetches plain-text content of a webpage section by CSS anchor. Distinguishes from siblings by mentioning the prerequisite get_manifest and the specific anchor resolution method.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly instructs to call get_manifest first to discover anchors, and describes the three-stage resolution process. However, does not specify when not to use the tool or alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_manifestA
Fetch the WASP structural index for a webpage. Returns a manifest with the page title, summary, keywords, language, and a list of heading sections (chunks) with their anchors and token estimates. Checks /.well-known/wasp.json first (native manifest); falls back to DOM-generated manifest if not found.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Fully-qualified URL of the webpage to index |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the fallback mechanism (native vs DOM-generated manifest) and return fields. However, it omits error conditions, permissions, or rate limits, leaving some behavioral gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences efficiently convey purpose, returns, and fallback. No redundant information. Every sentence adds value, making it highly concise and well-structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite lacking an output schema, the description fully explains what is returned (title, summary, keywords, etc.) and how the tool behaves (fallback check). For a simple one-param tool with no output schema, this is complete and informative.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% and schema already describes 'url' as 'Fully-qualified URL of the webpage to index'. The description adds no new parameter semantics beyond the schema, meeting the baseline for full coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Fetch the WASP structural index for a webpage' using a specific verb and resource, and enumerates return fields (title, summary, keywords, etc.). It distinguishes from sibling tools (fetch_chunk, query_page) by focusing on structural indexing.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage context (when you need the structural index) and explains fallback behavior, but does not explicitly contrast with siblings or state when not to use. Agents can infer usage, but direct guidance is missing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
query_pageA
Ask a natural-language question about a webpage. Internally runs the full WASP two-tier retrieval pipeline: fetch manifest → score relevant chunks → fetch chunk content → call Claude API → return answer with inline citations. Requires ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable (or OPENAI_API_KEY for provider=openai).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Fully-qualified URL of the webpage to query | |
| query | Yes | Natural-language question to answer about the page | |
| provider | No | LLM provider to use (default: "claude"). Requires corresponding API key env var. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description adequately discloses the internal pipeline steps (fetch manifest, score chunks, etc.) and the need for API keys. However, it does not explicitly state side effects (none expected for a query) or rate limits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise: two sentences. The first sentence front-loads the primary purpose, and the second adds necessary context about the pipeline and requirements. No redundant information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no output schema, the description mentions the return type ('answer with inline citations'). It covers the essential aspects for a query tool, though it could mention potential error cases or timeout behavior.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, and the tool description does not add additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Ask a natural-language question about a webpage.' This is a specific verb+resource combination that distinguishes it from sibling tools like fetch_chunk and get_manifest.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description mentions required API keys ('Requires ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable (or OPENAI_API_KEY for provider=openai)') but does not provide guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions or prerequisites beyond keys.
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.
3 tool updates
v1.0.0- First observed
fetch_chunk - First observed
get_manifest - First observed
query_page
TDQS
Scored across 3 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: get_manifest retrieves the page index, fetch_chunk gets content of a specific section, and query_page performs a full Q&A pipeline. No functional overlap.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (get_manifest, fetch_chunk, query_page), making the API predictable and easy to navigate.
Three tools is appropriate for the server's purpose of indexing and querying webpages. Each tool earns its place and there are no superfluous or missing functions.
The set covers the full pipeline: manifest retrieval (get_manifest), targeted content access (fetch_chunk), and high-level question answering (query_page). No obvious gaps for the intended functionality.
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