Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. An MCP Server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models like Claude to access and interact with external data sources and tools in real-time.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using the MCP Web Research Server?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Web Research Server empowers Claude with real-time web access, enabling it to conduct more thorough and accurate research, access up-to-date information, and provide contextually relevant responses.

Question 3

What tools are included in the MCP Web Research Server?

Accepted Answer

The server includes tools for Google Search (`search_google`), webpage content extraction (`visit_page`), and screenshot capture (`take_screenshot`).

Question 4

How do I install the MCP Web Research Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (>=18), the Claude Desktop app, and then configure the `claude_desktop_config.json` file with the provided JSON snippet.

Question 5

How do I use the MCP Web Research Server with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You can use simple prompts that require web research or utilize the `agentic-research` prompt for more in-depth investigations. Access the `agentic-research` prompt via the paperclip icon in Claude Desktop.

Question 6

What is the `agentic-research` prompt?

Accepted Answer

It's a guided research prompt that instructs Claude to conduct thorough web research, prioritize authoritative sources, and iteratively refine the research direction based on findings.

Question 7

Where can I find captured screenshots?

Accepted Answer

Screenshots are saved as MCP resources and can be accessed via the Paperclip icon in the Claude Desktop app.

Question 8

What is the research session?

Accepted Answer

The server maintains a research session that includes search queries, visited pages, extracted content, screenshots, and timestamps, providing a comprehensive record of your research activities.

Question 9

What platforms are verified to work with the MCP Web Research Server?

Accepted Answer

Currently, macOS is a verified platform.

Question 10

Where can I find MCP logs for troubleshooting?

Accepted Answer

MCP logs can be found in the Claude Desktop logs directory, typically `~/Library/Logs/Claude/` on macOS.

Question 11

Is the MCP Web Research Server production-ready?

Accepted Answer

The code is pre-alpha, so expect potential bugs and instability. Use with caution and report any issues encountered.

Question 12

How does UBOS relate to the MCP Web Research Server?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Web Research Server is available through the UBOS Asset Marketplace. UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents.

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