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Frequently Asked Questions about the UBOS Asset Marketplace MCP Web Research Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: 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.

Q: What are the benefits of using the MCP Web Research Server? A: 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.

Q: What tools are included in the MCP Web Research Server? A: The server includes tools for Google Search (search_google), webpage content extraction (visit_page), and screenshot capture (take_screenshot).

Q: How do I install the MCP Web Research Server? A: You need Node.js (>=18), the Claude Desktop app, and then configure the claude_desktop_config.json file with the provided JSON snippet.

Q: How do I use the MCP Web Research Server with Claude? A: 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.

Q: What is the agentic-research prompt? A: 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.

Q: Where can I find captured screenshots? A: Screenshots are saved as MCP resources and can be accessed via the Paperclip icon in the Claude Desktop app.

Q: What is the research session? A: 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.

Q: What platforms are verified to work with the MCP Web Research Server? A: Currently, macOS is a verified platform.

Q: Where can I find MCP logs for troubleshooting? A: MCP logs can be found in the Claude Desktop logs directory, typically ~/Library/Logs/Claude/ on macOS.

Q: Is the MCP Web Research Server production-ready? A: The code is pre-alpha, so expect potential bugs and instability. Use with caution and report any issues encountered.

Q: How does UBOS relate to the MCP Web Research Server? A: 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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