Skrape MCP Server

Name: Skrape MCP Server
Author: skrapeai

@skrapeai

Repository

About Skrape MCP Server

MCP Server for skrape.ai, lets you input any URL and it returns clean markdown for the LLM

#scraper #mcp #html-to-markdown #skrape #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skrape-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@skrapeai/skrape-mcp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Convert any webpage to LLM-ready Markdown

Overview

What is Skrape MCP Server?

Skrape MCP Server converts any webpage into clean, LLM-ready Markdown using the skrape.ai API. It is designed for use with Claude Desktop, other LLMs, and MCP-compatible applications.

How to use Skrape MCP Server?

Install automatically via Smithery or manually: get an API key from skrape.ai, install dependencies (npm install), build (npm run build), then add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file. Invoke the get_markdown tool with a URL and optional parameters.

Key features of Skrape MCP Server

Converts web pages to clean, structured Markdown
Removes ads, navigation, and irrelevant content
Supports JavaScript rendering for dynamic content
Returns optional JSON response format
Optimized for LLM consumption (Claude, GPT, etc.)

Use cases of Skrape MCP Server

Feeding web content into LLMs for analysis or summarization
Converting dynamic web pages into readable Markdown
Extracting clean text from news articles or documentation
Integrating web scraping into MCP‑compatible AI assistants

FAQ from Skrape MCP Server

What is the main tool provided?

The server exposes a single tool called get_markdown, which takes a URL and optional parameters to return clean Markdown from any webpage.

How do I get an API key?

You can get your API key from skrape.ai.

Does it support JavaScript rendering?

Yes, the get_markdown tool supports JavaScript rendering (enabled by default) to handle dynamic content.

What optional parameters are available?

You can set returnJson to true to get the full JSON response instead of just Markdown, and in the options object you can set renderJs to false to disable JavaScript rendering.

How do I install it for Claude Desktop?

You can install automatically via Smithery with the command npx -y @smithery/cli install @skrapeai/skrape-mcp --client claude, or manually by adding the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (path varies by OS).