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Octocrawl
CommunityMCP server by 77777R7 · updated · ★ 1 · 842 downloads a week
Web pages as clean Markdown and JSON for AI agents, in fewer tokens, with an Evidence Record. Octocrawl is a community project by 77777R7, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 3 days ago
AGPL-3.0: copyleft, check the terms before using it in a product
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
W2L_Environment variable | Optional | The Octocrawl API the server calls: npx octocrawl serve on this computer (default http://127.0.0.1:8787), or https://api.octocrawl.dev |
W2L_Environment variable, secret | Optional | A bearer token for a hosted or self-hosted API; none for a local one |
W2L_Environment variable | Optional | The tool groups to list, comma-separated: core, crawl, batch, products, logins, monitor, delivery, or all (default all); the same as --toolsets |
W2L_Environment variable | Optional | 1 lists read-only tools alone, with a scrape that does not act as the person; the same as --read-only |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Octocrawl
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add octocrawl -- npx -y @octocrawl/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"octocrawl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@octocrawl/mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"octocrawl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@octocrawl/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"octocrawl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@octocrawl/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add octocrawl -- npx -y @octocrawl/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"octocrawl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@octocrawl/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add octocrawl npx -y @octocrawl/mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the octocrawl block.
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ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Octocrawl: common questions
How do I install Octocrawl?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add octocrawl -- npx -y @octocrawl/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Octocrawl the official server?
Octocrawl is a community project by 77777R7, not verified by a company domain.
Is Octocrawl free?
The code is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Octocrawl safe to use?
It scores 79 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence C, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Octocrawl?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does Octocrawl work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.