SingleFile
Web Extension for saving a faithful copy of a complete web page in a single HTML file
SingleFile MCP server enables AI agents to capture complete web pages as single, self-contained HTML files with all resources embedded. Built on the popular SingleFile web archiving technology, it provides intelligent web content extraction capabilities through the Model Context Protocol. The server allows AI assistants to preserve faithful copies of web pages including styles, images, and scripts, making them available for offline analysis, archival, or knowledge management workflows.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Archiving research articles and documentation for offline AI analysis
- 02Building knowledge bases from web content for RAG applications
- 03Preserving evidence and citations in their original format
- 04Creating searchable archives of web pages for AI-powered retrieval
- 05Extracting and storing training data from web sources
- 06Capturing competitor websites or market research for analysis
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SingleFile — FAQ
What is the SingleFile MCP server?+
The SingleFile MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that allows AI agents to capture and extract web page content as single, self-contained HTML files. It combines SingleFile's web archiving capabilities with trafilatura for intelligent content extraction.
How do I install the SingleFile MCP server?+
Install the server by adding it to your MCP client configuration (such as Claude Desktop's config file) with the appropriate command to run the MCP server. The exact installation method depends on the server's packaging, typically using npx, uvx, or direct execution.
Which AI clients support this MCP server?+
Any MCP-compatible client can use this server, including Claude Desktop and other applications that implement the Model Context Protocol. The server provides web content extraction capabilities to these clients.
Do I need API keys to use SingleFile MCP?+
No API keys are required for basic web page capture functionality. However, if you want to upload saved pages to Google Drive or GitHub (features of the browser extension), you'll need to configure those integrations separately.
Is the SingleFile MCP server free to use?+
Yes, SingleFile and its MCP server implementation are open source and free to use. The core SingleFile project is licensed under AGPL, though commercial licensing options are available by contacting the author.
What's the difference between SingleFile and the SingleFile MCP server?+
SingleFile is a browser extension for manual web page archiving, while the SingleFile MCP server exposes this functionality to AI agents through the Model Context Protocol. The MCP version enables programmatic web content extraction for AI workflows.
How do I install SingleFile?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. SingleFile is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is SingleFile free?+
SingleFile is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.