webclaw
Rust web extraction tool that turns sites into clean Markdown or JSON for agents, as a CLI, MCP server and REST API, with a hosted API.
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About webclaw
webclaw is listed in our browser/computer use category and is aimed at builders. Rust web extraction tool that turns sites into clean Markdown or JSON for agents, as a CLI, MCP server and REST API, with a hosted API. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
webclaw at a glance
- Category: Browser/computer use
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- Licence: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: 0xMassi/webclaw · 2,385 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v0.7.0, Oct 20, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 20, 2026
- Official site: webclaw.io
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
webclaw FAQ
What is webclaw?
Rust web extraction tool that turns sites into clean Markdown or JSON for agents, as a CLI, MCP server and REST API, with a hosted API.
How much does webclaw cost?
webclaw's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is webclaw open source?
Yes. webclaw's GitHub repository is published under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find webclaw's source code?
On GitHub at 0xMassi/webclaw, which had 2,385 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v0.7.0 (Oct 20, 2026).
What are alternatives to webclaw?
Similar tools include Crawl4AI, Playwright MCP, OpenCLI, Anchor Action Index, Spider and Steel.
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