• SEARCH
  • EXTRACT
  • FORMAT
  • REVIEW

How to search and scrape the web with your AI

Connect Spider to your AI client to turn web searches into structured data. Once connected, your agent handles the discovery and reading in one go.

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Short answer

How can I search and scrape the web with my AI?

Your AI uses the spider_search tool to find websites and pull specific information directly into your chat. This replaces manual browsing with a single command. You get the data you need without leaving your conversation.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of a search.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of navigating the web and organizing what it finds.

SEARCH

Targeted web discovery

The AI identifies the right URLs based on your query. It narrows down the noise to find the exact pages you need.

EXTRACT

Clean data retrieval

The agent reads the content of the discovered pages. It pulls out the specific text or data points you asked for.

FORMAT

Ready to use info

The extracted information is presented in your chat. You can immediately use this data for reports or summaries.

REVIEW

Human verification

You check the scraped results to ensure accuracy. The AI provides the raw data, but you decide if it meets your requirements.

The workflow

What your AI does when a search request arrives.

The AI moves from a broad question to specific, extracted facts through a continuous loop.

  1. Find the right pages

    Your agent takes your query and scans the web to locate relevant websites and subpages.

    spider_search

  2. Read the content

    Once the URLs are found, the AI accesses the page content to find the specific details you requested.

    spider_search

  3. Filter the noise

    The agent ignores ads, headers, and irrelevant sidebars to focus only on the target information.

    spider_search

  4. Deliver the results

    The AI presents the final data in your chat window, formatted for your immediate use.

    spider_search

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the web search and extraction process.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the bracketed text for your actual search targets.

Spider Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HkRQy811uAcIjdwDKzB8QPk0TYPSWj05dtnMKf3x/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Spider capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spider-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HkRQy811uAcIjdwDKzB8QPk0TYPSWj05dtnMKf3x/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Search for the latest pricing for [Company Name] and summarize the different tiers.

  • Find the technical documentation for [Software Library] and extract the installation steps.

  • Scrape the recent news articles about [Industry Topic] from the last week.

  • Look up the contact information for the marketing department at [Website URL].

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Start here

Connect Spider once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI browse the web on its own?

    No. The AI only accesses the web when you give it a command that triggers the spider_search tool.

  • 02

    Does the AI save the websites it visits?

    No. The AI reads the content to answer your question, but it does not store or archive the websites for you.

  • 03

    Can the AI click buttons or fill out forms on a website?

    No. This tool is for searching and reading content, not for interacting with web elements like buttons or forms.

  • 04

    Will the AI change any information on the websites it visits?

    No. The AI only reads data. It has no capability to modify, delete, or upload content to any website.

  • 05

    What happens if the AI can't find the information?

    The AI will tell you it couldn't find a match based on your search terms. It won't guess or make up data.

  • More questions about Spider? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Spider Connector can do

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