CleanText
Extract clean article text or Markdown from any public web page; ads and boilerplate stripped.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http cleantext 'https://cleantext.bigfloppy.net/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"cleantext": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://cleantext.bigfloppy.net/mcp"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is CleanText?
Extract clean article text or Markdown from any public web page; ads and boilerplate stripped.
How do I install CleanText?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http cleantext 'https://cleantext.bigfloppy.net/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does CleanText need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is CleanText open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains CleanText?
It is published by wminno. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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