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Web Explorer MCP

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MCP server for web search and content extraction using SearxNG

Unclaimed MIT last commit 11 months ago devtools
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About Web Explorer MCP

Web Explorer MCP is an MCP server published by l0kifs in the Developer Tools category: mCP server for web search and content extraction using SearxNG.

The repository has 2 stars and 0 forks, with the last commit 11 months ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/l0kifs/web-explorer-mcp

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

Static checks derived from the repository 1 hours ago. Heuristics on the source, not an audit.

  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • ✓Tests presentA test suite exists in the repository.
  • !Dependencies pinnedNo lockfile. Installs can pull different code over time.
  • ✓No dynamic code executionSource scan found no eval, dynamic Function, or shell execution.
  • !Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

Releases

v0.3.1v0.3.1
v0.3.0v0.3.0
v0.2.0v0.2.0
v0.1.0v0.1.0

README

Web Explorer MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides web search and webpage content extraction using a local SearxNG instance.

Why Web Explorer MCP?

Unlike commercial solutions (GitHub Copilot, Cursor IDE), Web Explorer MCP prioritizes privacy and autonomy:

Feature Web Explorer MCP GitHub Copilot Cursor IDE
Privacy ✅ Local SearxNG, zero tracking ❌ Bing API, Microsoft servers ❌ Cloud search, third-party APIs
Cost ✅ Free, no limits 💰 $10-20/month subscription 💰 $20/month Pro plan
API Keys ✅ None required ⚠️ GitHub account required ⚠️ Account & subscription
Data Control ✅ All data stays local ❌ Queries sent to Microsoft ❌ Queries sent to external services
Setup ✅ 2 commands ⚠️ Account setup, policy config ⚠️ Account, payment setup
Open Source ✅ Fully auditable ⚠️ Partial (client only) ❌ Proprietary

Perfect for: Developers who value privacy, work with sensitive data, or prefer not to depend on external services and subscriptions.

⚠️ Responsible Use

This tool is designed for human-assisted AI interactions, not for automated high-volume scraping:

  • 🚫 Not for DDoS - Do not use for overwhelming websites or search engines
  • 🚫 Not for High-Speed Automation - Avoid usage speeds significantly higher than a real user
  • 🚫 Not for Fully Automated AI Agents - Not recommended for high-performance autonomous agents
  • ✅ Respect Infrastructure - Honor website owners' business scenarios and infrastructure capabilities
  • ✅ Follow robots.txt - Respect crawling policies and rate limits

Use responsibly: This tool is meant for legitimate research and development, not for abuse.

Features

  • 🔍 Web Search - Search using local SearxNG (private, no API keys)
  • 📄 Content Extraction - Extract clean text from webpages with Playwright rendering
  • 🐳 Zero Pollution - Runs in Docker, leaves no traces
  • 🚀 Simple Setup - Install in 2 commands

Quick Start

1. Install Services (SearxNG + Playwright)

git clone https://github.com/l0kifs/web-explorer-mcp.git
cd web-explorer-mcp
./install.sh  # or ./install.fish for Fish shell

2. Configure Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-explorer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["web-explorer-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

3. Restart Claude

That's it! Ask Claude to search the web.

Tools

  • web_search_tool(query, page, page_size) - Search the web
  • webpage_content_tool(url, max_chars, page) - Extract webpage content with pagination support

Configuration & Usage

See docs/CONFIGURATION.md for:

  • Other AI clients (Continue.dev, Cline)
  • Environment variables
  • Troubleshooting
  • Management commands

Update

uvx --force web-explorer-mcp  # MCP server
docker compose pull && docker compose up -d  # SearxNG + Playwright

Uninstall

docker compose down -v
cd .. && rm -rf web-explorer-mcp

Development

uv sync              # Install dependencies
docker compose up -d # Start SearxNG + Playwright
uv run web-explorer-mcp  # Run locally

See CONTRIBUTING.md for details.

License

MIT - see LICENSE

README fetched from the repository 1 hours ago. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About Web Explorer MCP

How do I install Web Explorer MCP?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Web Explorer MCP safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 47 out of 100 (fair). It passes 4 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Web Explorer MCP still maintained?

The last commit was 11 months ago. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.