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MCP URL Downloader
mcp-url-downloader
MCP server that enables AI assistants to download files from URLs to the local filesystem
1 open CVE
No license
Maintenance unknown
No commit data
Works with most clients
Transport: stdio
0 tools
Grade F
MCP URL Downloader is an MCP server that MCP server that enables AI assistants to download files from URLs to the local filesystem. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, requires no API key, and scores 20/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-url-downloader": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-url-downloader"
]
}
}
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What Mcp Url Downloader does
MCP server that enables AI assistants to download files from URLs to the local filesystem
Test This Server
Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.
uvx 'mcp-url-downloader' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"
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20/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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Security
OSV.dev1 open
CVE-2026-7158highCVSS 7.3
mcp-url-downloader has a Server-Side Request Forgery issue
A vulnerability has been found in dmitryglhf mcp-url-downloader up to 4b8cf2de55f6e8864a77d108e8a94a5b8e4394c6. Affected by this issue is the function _validate_url_safe of the file src/mcp_url_downloader/server.py. Such manipulation of the argument url leads to server-side request forgery. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product implements a rolling release for ongoing delivery, which means version information for affected
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mcp Url Downloader safe to use?
- Mcp Url Downloader has 2 known CVEs tracked by MCPpedia. You can verify these on OSV.dev by searching for "mcp-url-downloader". Review the Security section above for details before installing.
- How do I install Mcp Url Downloader?
- Install Mcp Url Downloader via pip: `pip install mcp-url-downloader`. Then configure it in your MCP client.
- What AI clients work with Mcp Url Downloader?
- Mcp Url Downloader is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
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