webfetch
Rank #6,310io.github.firish/webfetch
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What you can do with webfetch
webfetch is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by firish. It ranks #6,310 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 59 GitHub stars. webfetch is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jul 15, 2026 and most recently updated on Jul 19, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What webfetch can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using webfetch
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- BRAVE_API_KEY · optional
- SERPER_API_KEY · optional
- TAVILY_API_KEY · optional
- WEBFETCH_PROVIDER · optional
Connect webfetch and confirm it works
claude mcp add webfetch -e "BRAVE_API_KEY=<your BRAVE_API_KEY>" -e "SERPER_API_KEY=<your SERPER_API_KEY>" -e "TAVILY_API_KEY=<your TAVILY_API_KEY>" -e "WEBFETCH_PROVIDER=<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>" -- uvx webfetch-llmReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.webfetch]
command = "uvx"
args = ["webfetch-llm"]
[mcp_servers.webfetch.env]
BRAVE_API_KEY = "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
SERPER_API_KEY = "<your SERPER_API_KEY>"
TAVILY_API_KEY = "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>"
WEBFETCH_PROVIDER = "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"webfetch": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"webfetch-llm"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>",
"SERPER_API_KEY": "<your SERPER_API_KEY>",
"TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
"WEBFETCH_PROVIDER": "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"webfetch": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"webfetch-llm"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>",
"SERPER_API_KEY": "<your SERPER_API_KEY>",
"TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
"WEBFETCH_PROVIDER": "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"webfetch": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"webfetch-llm"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>",
"SERPER_API_KEY": "<your SERPER_API_KEY>",
"TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
"WEBFETCH_PROVIDER": "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"webfetch": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"webfetch-llm"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>",
"SERPER_API_KEY": "<your SERPER_API_KEY>",
"TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
"WEBFETCH_PROVIDER": "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"webfetch": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"webfetch-llm"
],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>",
"SERPER_API_KEY": "<your SERPER_API_KEY>",
"TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
"WEBFETCH_PROVIDER": "<your WEBFETCH_PROVIDER>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for webfetchyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Jul 15, 2026
- Latest version published
- Jul 19, 2026
- Version history
- 1 version tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jul 31, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.1.3 | Jul 19, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains webfetch?
- webfetch is maintained by firish, which publishes 2 MCP servers (18 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is webfetch listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — webfetch is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does webfetch have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of webfetch, most recently published on Jul 19, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for webfetch?
- The source code for webfetch is hosted at github.com/firish/webfetch.
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