How do I install the web mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `EXA_API_KEY`, `FIRECRAWL_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Web MCP Server

MCP web search + tiered web fetch for AI agents (Exa, Firecrawl), SSRF-guarded, cross-platform.

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What is the Web MCP Server?

MCP web search + tiered web fetch for AI agents (Exa, Firecrawl), SSRF-guarded, cross-platform.

What you get

An agent's stock WebSearch / WebFetch tend to flatten many sources into one blurry summary, drop provenance, and silently fail on JavaScript-heavy or anti-bot pages. This server fixes that:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Web MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-retrieval": {
      "command": "web-retrieval-mcp",
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "exa-...",
        "FIRECRAWL_API_KEY": "fc-..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
EXA_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
FIRECRAWL_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Web to Safety.”
“Use Web to Cost.”
“Use Web to Provider.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP web search + tiered web fetch for AI agents (Exa, Firecrawl), SSRF-guarded, cross-platform. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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