Readdown MCP

Name: Readdown MCP
Author: zcag

by zcagversion 1.0.0i★ 0iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.zcag/readdown-mcp

How to install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Convert web pages to clean, LLM-optimized Markdown. No browser needed.

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Web & browsers

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 1/2 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Docker on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Docker
One time only; it works for every server that needs Docker
Open the Docker download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readdown": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Readdown MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Readdown MCP or shows a Readdown MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Readdown MCP yet

Readdown MCP runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Readdown MCP

Steps for Claude →Install Docker on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Docker on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Docker on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Docker on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Web & browsers that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

webclaw✓ ChatGPT
Actionbook✓ ChatGPT
Flowershow✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Docker on your computer first (one time)

Install Docker
One time only; it works for every server that needs Docker
Open the Docker download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add readdown -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Readdown MCP listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Readdown MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Readdown MCP or shows a Readdown MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Docker on your computer first (one time)

Install Docker
One time only; it works for every server that needs Docker
Open the Docker download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Readdown MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Readdown MCP or shows a Readdown MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Docker on your computer first (one time)

Install Docker
One time only; it works for every server that needs Docker
Open the Docker download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Readdown MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Readdown MCP or shows a Readdown MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Readdown MCP💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add readdown -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readdown": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readdown": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "readdown": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 0
Downloads per weeki: Not on npm/PyPI
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 1.0.0
Categoryi: Web & browsers
Published to registryi: Mar 13, 2026
Code last changedi: Mar 13, 2026
Maker: zcag
Packages: oci: ghcr.io/zcag/readdown-mcp:1.0.0
Repo: zcag/readdown-mcp
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account zcag, which owns the repo
! Caution
Still maintained
Code last changed 8 months ago, more than 6 months ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

Ask, share a tip or report that it does not work. Sorted by what people marked helpful.

No posts yet. Be the first to ask or share.

Posts here are written by users, not the PopNx team.

User reviews

No reviews yet

Compared with others in Web & browsersi

More stars than 0% of the other 1458 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 4% of the other 1458 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 12% of the other 1458 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Readdown MCP safe?

It passed 1 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 8 months ago, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Docker on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Browser Use, Scrapling MCP Server, Chrome DevTools MCP

Alternatives

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:↓ Downloads per weeki★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

Browser Use

Lets AI do web tasks for you, such as filling forms, searching and extracting data, in the maker’s cloud browsers or on your computer.

by browser-useWidely used↓ 1.7M/wk★ 120.6KUpdated 21 days ago

Computer or cloud✓ browser-use.com

Install

Scrapling MCP Server

Web scraping with stealth HTTP, real browsers, and Cloudflare bypass. CSS selectors supported.

by D4VinciWidely used↓ 396.9K/wk★ 101.2KUpdated 6 days ago

Runs on your computer

Install

Chrome DevTools MCP

Lets AI use Chrome’s developer tools to inspect pages, find what makes them slow and spot errors. Made by the Chrome DevTools team.

by ChromeDevToolsWidely used↓ 1.9M/wk★ 55.1KUpdated 20 days ago

Runs on your computer

Install

README from the maker

Open the README

Copied from the maker’s repo as written. PopNx MCP has not reviewed or endorsed it. HTML, images and scripts are removed. Links lead off this site.

readdown-mcp

MCP server for converting web pages to clean, LLM-optimized Markdown.

Lightweight — uses HTTP fetch, no browser needed. Powered by readdown.

Tools

`fetch_markdown`

Fetch a URL and convert it to clean Markdown with metadata and token count.

`convert_html`

Convert an HTML string to Markdown. Use when you already have the HTML.

Install

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "readdown": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "github:zcag/readdown-mcp"] } } }

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "readdown": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "github:zcag/readdown-mcp"] } } }

Why readdown?

Most web-fetching MCP servers use @mozilla/readability + turndown (two packages, 65KB). readdown replaces both in a single 5KB package with better LLM optimization:

Token-efficient output (fewer tokens = cheaper API calls)
Built-in token estimation
Metadata extraction (title, author, date)
Works server-side with linkedom (no browser DOM needed)

License

MIT

Readdown MCP

Overview

What you can do with it

Install

Install Docker

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Docker

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Docker

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Docker

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Web & browsersi

Common questions

Alternatives

Browser Use

Scrapling MCP Server

Chrome DevTools MCP

README from the maker

readdown-mcp

Tools

fetch_markdown

convert_html

Install

Claude Desktop

Cursor

Why readdown?

License

`fetch_markdown`

`convert_html`