Is Web Retrieval free?

Yes, Web Retrieval is free to use.

How do I install Web Retrieval?

Web Retrieval is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: web-retrieval-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Web Retrieval need?

Web Retrieval requires the following credentials or environment variables: EXA_API_KEY, FIRECRAWL_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Web Retrieval?

Web Retrieval uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Web Retrieval MCP Server

by VelvetSP

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP web search + tiered web fetch for AI agents (Exa, Firecrawl), SSRF-guarded, cross-platform.

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MCP web search + tiered web fetch for AI agents (Exa, Firecrawl), SSRF-guarded, cross-platform.

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

6 files analyzed · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Exa API key (free tier at https://exa.ai)Required

Environment variable: EXA_API_KEY

Firecrawl API key (free tier at https://firecrawl.dev)Required

Environment variable: FIRECRAWL_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-velvetsp-web-retrieval-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "your-exa-api-key-here",
        "FIRECRAWL_API_KEY": "your-firecrawl-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "web-retrieval-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

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