How do I install the webscraper 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.

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Webscraper MCP Server

MCP server for web scraping and converting web pages to Markdown with Playwright support

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What is the Webscraper MCP Server?

MCP server for web scraping and converting web pages to Markdown with Playwright support

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced web scraping and HTML to Markdown conversion using Microsoft Playwright. This version automatically detects and handles JavaScript-rendered pages.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Webscraper MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "webscraper": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/webscraper-mcp-server-v2/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Webscraper to Building.”
“Use Webscraper to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for web scraping and converting web pages to Markdown with Playwright support Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.