fetch-mcp
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An MCP server for fetching URLs / Youtube video transcript.
Overview
What is fetch-mcp?
fetch-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that fetches URLs and YouTube video transcripts. It is sponsored by ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with first-class MCP support.
How to use fetch-mcp?
Run the server via npx. For a stdio server use npx -y fetch-mcp, for SSE use npx -y fetch-mcp --sse, and for a streamable HTTP server use npx -y fetch-mcp --http (optionally with a custom endpoint path like npx -y fetch-mcp --http /my-mcp).
Key features of fetch-mcp
- Fetches URLs and returns content as HTML or Markdown.
- Fetches YouTube video transcripts.
- Supports stdio, SSE, and HTTP transports.
- Easy to run via npx without installation.
Use cases of fetch-mcp
- Retrieve web page content in Markdown format for LLM processing.
- Obtain YouTube video transcripts for analysis or summarization.
- Integrate URL fetching into any MCP-compatible client or host.
FAQ from fetch-mcp
What tools does fetch-mcp provide?
Two tools: fetch_url (fetches a URL, returns HTML or Markdown) and fetch_youtube_transcript (fetches a YouTube video transcript).
What transports are supported?
stdio, SSE (--sse), and streamable HTTP (--http, optionally with a custom endpoint).
How do I run fetch-mcp?
Use npx -y fetch-mcp with optional flags for transport mode.
Is any installation required?
No, it runs directly via npx.
Does fetch-mcp store any data?
The README does not mention any data storage or persistence.
