Web Crawler
FreeNot checkedConfigurable web crawler that extracts structured content from websites while respecting robots.txt rules and offering customizable settings for depth, delay, a
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Configurable web crawler that extracts structured content from websites while respecting robots.txt rules and offering customizable settings for depth, delay, and concurrency.
README
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18+)
- npm (v9+)
Installation
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/jitsmaster/web-crawler-mcp.git cd web-crawler-mcpInstall dependencies:
npm installBuild the project:
npm run build
Configuration
Create a .env file with the following environment variables:
CRAWL_LINKS=false
MAX_DEPTH=3
REQUEST_DELAY=1000
TIMEOUT=5000
MAX_CONCURRENT=5
Running the Server
Start the MCP server:
npm start
MCP Configuration
Add the following to your MCP settings file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-crawler": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/web-crawler/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"CRAWL_LINKS": "false",
"MAX_DEPTH": "3",
"REQUEST_DELAY": "1000",
"TIMEOUT": "5000",
"MAX_CONCURRENT": "5"
}
}
}
}
Usage
The server provides a crawl tool that can be accessed through MCP. Example usage:
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"depth": 1
}
Configuration Options
| Environment Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CRAWL_LINKS | false | Whether to follow links |
| MAX_DEPTH | 3 | Maximum crawl depth |
| REQUEST_DELAY | 1000 | Delay between requests (ms) |
| TIMEOUT | 5000 | Request timeout (ms) |
| MAX_CONCURRENT | 5 | Maximum concurrent requests |
Installing Web Crawler
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/jitsmaster/webscrapemcpserverFAQ
Is Web Crawler MCP free?
Yes, Web Crawler MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Web Crawler need an API key?
No, Web Crawler runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Web Crawler hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Web Crawler in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Web Crawler on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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