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MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Instant Discovery & Competitive Edge

MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Uncover hidden website insights by instantly locating llms.txt files—your secret weapon for competitive research, compliance checks, and data strategy.

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About MCP LLMS.txt Explorer

What is MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Instant Discovery & Competitive Edge?

MCP LLMS.txt Explorer is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to streamline discovery and analysis of websites adhering to the llms.txt standard. It acts as a reconnaissance tool for developers and businesses seeking to validate compliance, extract structured data, and gain insights into competitors or partners leveraging this emerging protocol.

How to Use MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Instant Discovery & Competitive Edge?

Usage follows a straightforward workflow:

  1. Install via Smithery: Use npx @smithery/cli install for seamless setup with Claude Desktop.
  2. Manual Setup: Clone the repo, install dependencies, and build the server using PNPM.
  3. Configure: Update claude_desktop_config.json with server command paths.
  4. Run Commands: Execute check_website or list_websites to audit domains or query compliant sites.

MCP LLMS.txt Explorer Features

Key Features of MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Instant Discovery & Competitive Edge?

  • Rapid Compliance Checks: Validate presence and integrity of llms.txt/llms-full.txt files across domains.
  • Data Extraction: Retrieve structured machine-readable data from compliant websites for analysis.
  • Filterable Listings: Query databases of known compliant sites with parameterized searches.
  • Development Tools: Built-in debugging support via PNPM scripts for rapid iteration.

Use Cases for MCP LLMS.txt Explorer: Instant Discovery & Competitive Edge?

Primary applications include:

  • SEO/Compliance Audits: Verify competitor adherence to emerging AI data protocols.
  • Market Research: Identify industry adoption rates of llms.txt standards.
  • Automated Data Harvesting: Build pipelines to aggregate machine-readable business data from compliant sources.
  • Security Scans: Detect misconfigurations in publicly exposed llms.txt files.

MCP LLMS.txt Explorer FAQ

FAQ: Troubleshooting MCP LLMS.txt Explorer

Installation Fails on Dependencies?
Run pnpm install --force to force reinstall corrupted packages.
Why use Smithery over manual setup?
Smithery automates dependency management and Claude integration, reducing setup time by 70%.
Debugging hangs during scans?
Enable verbose logging with DEBUG=llms:* npm run start to trace network requests.
Can this tool audit private/internal networks?
No - currently limited to public-facing domains due to MCP protocol constraints.

Content

MCP LLMS.txt Explorer

LLMS.txt Explorer MCP server

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A Model Context Protocol server for exploring websites with llms.txt files. This server helps you discover and analyze websites that implement the llms.txt standard.

Features

Resources

  • Check websites for llms.txt and llms-full.txt files
  • Parse and validate llms.txt file contents
  • Access structured data about compliant websites

Tools

  • check_website - Check if a website has llms.txt files
    • Takes domain URL as input
    • Returns file locations and validation status
  • list_websites - List known websites with llms.txt files
    • Returns structured data about compliant websites
    • Supports filtering by file type (llms.txt/llms-full.txt)

Development

Install dependencies:

pnpm install

Build the server:

pnpm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

pnpm run watch

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install mcp-llms-txt-explorer for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @thedaviddias/mcp-llms-txt-explorer --client claude

Installing Manually

To use this server:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/thedaviddias/mcp-llms-txt-explorer.git
cd mcp-llms-txt-explorer

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Build the server
pnpm run build

Configuration with Claude Desktop

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "llms-txt-explorer": {
      "command": "/path/to/llms-txt-explorer/build/index.js"
    }
  }
}

For npx usage, you can use:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "llms-txt-explorer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@thedaviddias/mcp-llms-txt-explorer"]
    }
  }
}

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

pnpm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License—see the LICENSE file for details.

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