How do I install the websharp 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 `MCP_PROXY_AUTH_TOKEN` 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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Websharp MCP Server

Search the web and extract article text for LLMs.

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What is the Websharp MCP Server?

Search the web and extract article text for LLMs.

What the server does

WebSharp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server written in C# (.NET 9) that exposes web search and readable page extraction tools over the streamable HTTP transport. It pairs a SearXNG metasearch instance with the SmartReader content extraction library and ships with Docker assets so you can run everything locally with one command.

Streamable HTTP MCP endpoint served by ASP.NET Core via ModelContextProtocol.AspNetCore
SearXNG-backed metasearch tool that returns both a readable summary and structured JSON metadata
SmartReader-powered page reader tools for single URLs or batches, ideal for grounding and fact checking workflows
Container-first development story with Docker Compose and an inspector-ready .mcp.json profile

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
web_search
web_page_read

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MCP_PROXY_AUTH_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Websharp to web search.”
“Use Websharp to web page read.”

Frequently asked questions

Search the web and extract article text for LLMs. 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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