Thunderbit MCP Server
AI-powered web scraping MCP. Distill pages to Markdown or extract structured data via JSON Schema. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
People connecting web scraping tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client.
REPOSITORY REMOVED
LAST COMMIT unknown · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Thunderbit MCP Server
Claude Code
claude mcp add thunderbit-com-thunderbit-mcp-server -- npx -y @thunderbit/mcp-server Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"thunderbit-com-thunderbit-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@thunderbit/mcp-server"
]
}
}
} Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use
npm package @thunderbit/mcp-server - the @thunderbit scope differs from the repo owner (thunderbit-com); confirm it's the project's official package
registry namespace io.github.thunderbit-com is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · Who maintains Thunderbit MCP Server
thunderbit-mcp-server is maintained by thunderbit-com. It's the only MCP server we track from this author.
04 · Facts
- category
- web scraping - vanished as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.thunderbit-com/thunderbit-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-05-28)
- packages
- npm:@thunderbit/mcp-server
05 · Thunderbit MCP Server FAQ
What is Thunderbit MCP Server?
AI-powered web scraping MCP. Distill pages to Markdown or extract structured data via JSON Schema. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
Is Thunderbit MCP Server still maintained?
Its last commit was unknown (as of 2026-08-25) - we classify it as vanished.
How do I install Thunderbit MCP Server?
Run `npx -y @thunderbit/mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Thunderbit MCP Server run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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