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Fetch MCP

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Install

uvx mcp-server-fetch

Runtime: python

Works with

How to install Fetch MCP

Install Fetch MCP in your MCP client in under two minutes.

  1. Open your MCP client

    Open Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP-compatible host and locate the MCP configuration file.

  2. Install Fetch MCP

    Add the server to your MCP config and paste the install command below.

    uvx mcp-server-fetch
  3. Restart and verify

    Fully restart your MCP client. You should see Fetch MCP and its tools available in the tools panel.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Fetch MCP?

    Fetch MCP is an MCP server by Anthropic. Grab any URL, strip chrome, convert to clean markdown. The fallback tool every agent should have.

  • Is Fetch MCP free?

    Yes — open-source and free to self-host.

  • What can I do with Fetch MCP?

    Fetch MCP is designed for Web Search. HTTP fetch with HTML-to-markdown conversion

  • How do I install Fetch MCP?

    Run `uvx mcp-server-fetch` in your MCP client configuration. See the install steps above for the full walkthrough.

  • Who maintains Fetch MCP?

    Fetch MCP is maintained by Anthropic (official author). It is verified by Loadout.

  • Does Fetch MCP work with other Search & Research tools?

    Yes — Fetch MCP is part of the Search & Research category on Loadout and works alongside other Search & Research MCP servers. Pair it with any MCP-compatible host like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.