Webscraper
An MCP server designed for Claude Desktop Edition, capable of scraping web page text, YouTube video subtitles, and PDF file content via links.
rating : 2.5 points
downloads : 20
What is Webscraper MCP?
Webscraper MCP is a middleware server specifically designed for Claude AI. It allows Claude to access web page content through simple links. When users provide web page links, Claude can automatically retrieve the text information, including that of ordinary web pages, YouTube video subtitles, and PDF documents.How to use Webscraper MCP?
It's very simple to use - just provide a valid web page link to Claude in the conversation, and Claude will automatically determine the link type and call the corresponding tools to retrieve the content. You don't need to perform any additional operations.Use cases
When you need Claude to help analyze web page content, understand YouTube video content, or read PDF documents, Webscraper MCP is the best choice. It is particularly suitable for scenarios such as research, learning, and content analysis.Main features
PDF content extractionConvert PDF documents into Markdown-formatted text for easy reading
Web page content scrapingAutomatically extract the main content of web pages, removing irrelevant elements such as advertisements and navigation
YouTube subtitle extractionRetrieve the complete subtitles/transcription text of YouTube videos
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Access content directly via links without manual copy - pasting
Support multiple content types (web pages, videos, PDFs)
Automatic format conversion for easier - to - read content
Seamless integration with Claude for a smooth user experience
Limitations
Only support publicly accessible content (unable to access pages that require login)
PDF conversion may result in the loss of complex formats
YouTube subtitles depend on whether the video itself provides them
Some websites may have anti - scraping mechanisms
How to use
Provide a valid link
Send the web page, YouTube, or PDF link you want to learn about to Claude in the conversation
Wait for content processing
Claude will automatically identify the link type and retrieve the content, usually taking a few seconds
Get the result
Claude will return the processed text content to you, and you can ask further questions or request a summary
Usage examples
Academic researchQuickly extract the key content of multiple academic papers (PDFs) for comparative analysis
News analysisRetrieve multiple news reports and summarize the reporting angles of different media
Learning assistanceGenerate study notes from the subtitles of YouTube teaching videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I retrieve the content of some web pages?
Will the original format be retained in PDF conversion?
What if a YouTube video doesn't have subtitles?
Is there a limit on the number of uses?
Related resources
Claude official documentation
Learn more about the functions and usage methods of Claude AI
Sample PDF file
A sample file for testing the PDF extraction function
YouTube subtitle guide
How to add subtitles to YouTube videos
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