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readfetch MCP Server

Stdio MCP proxy: free probe, then x402-paid ReadFetch tools; for hosts that cannot sign x402.

readfetch scores 65 (Good), licensed MIT and written in JavaScript. It installs as a local process. It does not declare tools yet. Filed under Web scraping. GitHub shows 0 stars. Install configs are generated for 10 clients. Being listed in the registry is not the same as being vendor-official.

by readfetchMITJavaScript0 stars
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Trust score
65Good
Trust score 65 of 100, Good

Good trust

65 of 100 from six public signals. Nobody can buy a point.

  • Listed in the official MCP registry.
  • OSI-style license: mit.
How we score trust
Scorecard

License, quality and maintenance

How grades work
Trust breakdown

Where the 65 comes from

22 + 20 + 0 + 10 + 10 + 3 = 65. Each factor is capped, so no single signal can carry a listing.

Registry22 / 30

Active in the official MCP registry, plus a known vendor namespace.

Registry: 22 of 30 points.
Maintenance20 / 20

How recently the repository saw a commit or release.

Maintenance: 20 of 20 points.
Popularity0 / 20

GitHub stars and weekly downloads, on a log scale.

Popularity: 0 of 20 points.
License10 / 10

A clear, OSI-style open-source license.

License: 10 of 10 points.
Security10 / 10

Not archived, a secure install path, a pinned version.

Security: 10 of 10 points.
Docs3 / 10

A real summary, a README with depth, listed tools.

Docs: 3 of 10 points.

Install

Pick your client, copy the config, paste it in.

Add to Cursor: readfetchInstall in VS Code: readfetchInstall in VS Code Insiders: readfetch

Needs Cursor or VS Code installed on this device. The button opens the app and asks you to confirm before it adds the server.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{  "mcpServers": {    "readfetch-mcp-x402-proxy": {      "command": "npx",      "args": [        "-y",        "@readfetch/mcp-x402-proxy@0.1.17"      ],      "env": {        "EVM_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_EVM_PRIVATE_KEY",        "READFETCH_MAX_PAYMENT_USD": "",        "READFETCH_MCP_URL": "",        "READFETCH_DEV": ""      }    }  }}
Install guide

Environment variables

NameRequiredNotes
EVM_PRIVATE_KEYSecretOptionalBase mainnet wallet for paid tools; omit for readfetch_probe and tools/list only
READFETCH_MAX_PAYMENT_USDOptionalMaximum USD per x402 authorization (default 1, max 100)
READFETCH_MCP_URLOptionalUpstream MCP URL for tools/list (default https://readfetch.com/mcp)
READFETCH_DEVOptionalSet to 1 for localhost/Sepolia dev only; never with production READFETCH_MCP_URL

Tools

All capabilities

Tools show up when the registry metadata or the repository README lists them. Public READMEs are read directly. A GitHub token is used only when one is already configured.

About

Stdio MCP proxy: free probe, then x402-paid ReadFetch tools; for hosts that cannot sign x402.

Frequently asked questions

What is readfetch MCP Server?

Stdio MCP proxy: free probe, then x402-paid ReadFetch tools; for hosts that cannot sign x402.

How do I install readfetch MCP Server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code?

Pick your client in the Install section on this page and copy the generated config into the client's config file. Step-by-step guides: Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code. readfetch MCP Server runs locally from the npm package @readfetch/mcp-x402-proxy with the command npx -y @readfetch/mcp-x402-proxy@0.1.17.

Is readfetch MCP Server free and open source?

Yes. readfetch MCP Server is released under the MIT license, an OSI-approved open-source license, so you can use, modify, and self-host it under those terms.

Does readfetch MCP Server support remote (HTTP) connections?

No remote endpoint is listed for readfetch MCP Server. It runs locally on your machine over stdio, started by your MCP client.

How is readfetch MCP Server's trust score calculated?

readfetch MCP Server scores 65 out of 100 (Good). The score adds six capped public signals: registry status, maintenance, popularity, license, documentation, and security. Nobody can pay for points. Read the methodology for the full formula.

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