Fetcher MCP
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 80/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.3.9 · Package fetcher-mcp · Repo jae-jae/fetcher-mcp
Summary: Fetcher MCP completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 3 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install fetcher-mcp (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 3s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 3 tools listed in 14.1s. |
| maintenance | partial | 5 | Repo pushed 280 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | ISC (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~709 tokens for 3 tools (3,572 bytes) · about 9% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Functional tasks (1/1 passed, tested 2026-10-22)
| Task | Tool | Result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| fetch public URL (https://example.com/) | fetch_url | pass | [{"type":"text","text":"Title: Example Domain\nURL: https://example.com/\nContent:\n\nThis domain is for use in documentation examples without needing permissio |
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
fetch_url, fetch_urls, browser_install
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"fetcher-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"fetcher-mcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Fetcher MCP deprecated?
No. fetcher-mcp was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Fetcher MCP?
Nothing; Fetcher MCP is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Fetcher MCP need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 3 tools.
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