Fetch MCP

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Fetch web content and convert to markdown for AI consumption

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What is Fetch MCP?

Fetch MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to official mcp server for fetching web content and converting it to markdown. it retrieves web pages, handles redirects and various content types, and returns clean markdown suitable for llm processing.

Official MCP server for fetching web content and converting it to markdown. It retrieves web pages, handles redirects and various content types, and returns clean markdown suitable for LLM processing.

This server falls under the APIs and Data Processing categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • Fetch any URL and convert to markdown
  • Handle various content types automatically
  • Follow redirects and manage cookies
  • Extract main content from web pages
  • Support for custom headers and user agents

Use Cases

Reading documentation from the web
Extracting article content for summarization
Fetching API responses for analysis
Web research and information gathering
Converting web pages to clean text
Anthropic

Maintainer

LicenseMIT
Languagepython
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedJun 15, 2025
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

Installation

PIP

pip install mcp-server-fetch

Manual Installation

uvx mcp-server-fetch

Examples

No examples available for this server.

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Web UI

Not available

Security

Authentication

RequiredNo

Features

Data Encryption
Audit Logging
RBAC Support

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about Fetch MCP

What is Fetch MCP?

Fetch MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that fetch web content and convert to markdown for ai consumption It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Fetch MCP?

Install via pip with: pip install mcp-server-fetch. Then configure your AI client to connect to this MCP server.

Which AI clients work with Fetch MCP?

Fetch MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Fetch MCP free to use?

Yes, Fetch MCP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "fetch": { "command": "pip", "args": ["install", "mcp-server-fetch"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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