mcp-webresearchMCP web research server (give Claude real-time info from the web)

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Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

The MCP Web Research Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for web research, designed to bring real-time information into Claude and facilitate easy research on any topic. It integrates with Google search, extracts webpage content, and tracks research sessions, including visited pages and search queries. The server can be started automatically by Claude Desktop when needed. The tool provides features such as Google search integration, webpage content extraction, and research session tracking. It also allows for screenshot capture and provides a guided research prompt for thorough web research. The MCP Web Research Server is configured through the Claude Desktop app's configuration file, where users can add an entry to enable the web research MCP server. It's essential to note that this repository was archived by the owner on Feb 13, 2025, and is now read-only. The code is considered pre-alpha and may have bugs. The tool requires Node.js >= 18 and the Claude Desktop app for functionality.

Key features

Google search integration
Webpage content extraction
Research session tracking
Screenshot capture
Guided research prompts

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: MCP Servers
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Use cases

In-depth topic research

Use the MCP Web Research Server to conduct thorough research on a topic, starting with broad searches and iteratively refining the research direction based on findings.

Real-time information retrieval

Leverage Google search integration to bring real-time information into Claude and stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Integrates with Google search for real-time information
Tracks research sessions for organized research
Provides guided research prompts for thorough web research
Automatically starts with Claude Desktop

Cons

Pre-alpha code with potential bugs
Limited support due to archived repository

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Q&A

How do I access captured screenshots?

Captured screenshots can be accessed in Claude Desktop via the Paperclip icon, as they are saved as MCP resources.

Asked by Leila Hassan · Dec 25, 2025

What features does the tool provide?

The tool provides features such as Google search integration, webpage content extraction, research session tracking, screenshot capture, and guided research prompts.

Asked by Nour Khalil · Dec 20, 2025

How is the server configured?

The server is configured through the Claude Desktop app's configuration file, where users can add an entry to enable the web research MCP server.

Asked by Jasper Vermeer · Dec 5, 2025

What search engine does it integrate with?

The MCP Web Research Server integrates with Google search, providing real-time information and extracting webpage content.

Asked by Hasan Demir · Nov 2, 2025