@domscout/mcp
domscout browser API as MCP tools: screenshots, Markdown, structured data, page automation, crawls.
No outside reports on file
@domscout/mcp reads local files and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads local filesNOTED
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (@domscout/mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @domscout/mcpAbout @domscout/mcp
@domscout/mcp is an MCP server focused on Data & databases and Web & browsing: domscout browser API as MCP tools: screenshots, Markdown, structured data, page automation, crawls.
It is published on npm as @domscout/mcp and hosted on GitHub at jkresearch8/domscout-mcp (52 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-03). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files, fetches arbitrary web urls.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y @domscout/mcpMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@domscout/mcp"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Weekly npm downloads
- 52
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
- Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@domscout/mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install @domscout/mcp?
Run npx -y @domscout/mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/jkresearch8/domscout-mcp.
Are there security reports about @domscout/mcp?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). @domscout/mcp currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is @domscout/mcp actively maintained?
@domscout/mcp has 52 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-03. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/jkresearch8/domscout-mcp before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to @domscout/mcp?
You can compare @domscout/mcp side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- jkresearch8
- Source code
- github.com/jkresearch8/domscout-mcp
- Install command
- npm install @domscout/mcp
- Est. context load
- ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 52 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-22
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