Fetch MCP
The Fetch MCP component provides web content fetching capabilities for your applications. It enables retrieving data from external websites, APIs, and web services to incorporate into your workflows.
Fetch MCP interface
Use Cases
- Data Retrieval: Fetch data from external APIs and web services
- Web Scraping: Extract specific content from websites
- Content Aggregation: Gather information from multiple sources
- Real-time Updates: Keep applications synchronized with external data
- API Integration: Connect to third-party services and platforms
Best Practices
- Implement error handling for failed requests
- Use appropriate caching strategies to reduce redundant requests
- Set reasonable timeouts to handle unresponsive endpoints
- Respect robots.txt and website terms of service when scraping
- Use authentication when required and secure API keys properly