WebMCP explained: agents aren't bad at websites, websites just never said what they can do
thisiskp_ · x · 2026-09-01
A explainer thread arguing agents aren't inherently bad at using websites — websites simply never told them what they can do. WebMCP lets sites declare their capabilities, giving agents an HOV lane instead of screenshot-and-click imitation. Good onboarding for developers still nodding along without fully getting it.
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