web-scout-mcp

Overview

Web Scout MCP Server is a well-implemented extension that brings web search capabilities directly to MCP-compatible AI environments. It offers two primary tools: DuckDuckGoWebSearch for finding information online, and UrlContentExtractor for retrieving clean text content from web pages. The server features intelligent memory optimization and rate limiting to ensure stable operation, making it suitable for both single queries and batch processing of multiple URLs.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• DuckDuckGoWebSearch(query: string, maxResults?: number)

  Searches the web using DuckDuckGo and returns structured results

  Try:Search for the latest AI advancementsTry:Find information about quantum computingTry:Search with only 3 results about climate change
• UrlContentExtractor(url: string | string[])

  Extracts clean text content from web pages

  Try:Extract content from https://example.com/articleTry:Get content from https://site1.com and https://site2.comTry:Summarize the main content from this webpage: https://example.com/blog

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Installation

npx -y @smithery/cli install @pinkpixel-dev/web-scout-mcp --client claude

npm install -g @pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp

npm install @pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-scout": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What search engine does Web Scout use?

Web Scout uses DuckDuckGo for web search, which is known for its privacy-focused approach.

Can it extract content from multiple URLs at once?

Yes, the UrlContentExtractor tool supports both single URLs and arrays of URLs for parallel processing.

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