What is NLWeb?

NLWeb represents a collaborative effort initiated by Microsoft aimed at enabling the development of a user-friendly, natural language interface for websites, employing selected models along with proprietary datasets. The initiative, abbreviated as Natural Language Web, seeks to offer a rapid and straightforward method for converting a website into an AI-driven application, thus allowing users to engage with the site's information through natural language inquiries, similar to conversing with an AI assistant or Copilot. Each NLWeb instance operates as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing websites the opportunity to render their content discoverable and usable by various agents within the MCP ecosystem. By utilizing semi-structured data formats like Schema.org and RSS—formats that numerous websites already utilize—NLWeb merges these elements with LLM-powered solutions to create natural language interfaces that accommodate both users and AI agents, significantly improving user interaction and engagement. This forward-thinking strategy not only simplifies the integration process but also enhances the reach of web content to cater to a wider range of users, making the internet more navigable and efficient for everyone. Ultimately, NLWeb aims to revolutionize how people interact with online information by simplifying access and fostering intuitive communication.

Integrations

Screenshots and Video

NLWeb Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
news.microsoft.com/source/features/company-news/introducing-nlweb-bringing-conversational-interfaces-directly-to-the-web/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

NLWeb Categories and Features

Natural Language Processing Software

Co-Reference Resolution
In-Database Text Analytics
Named Entity Recognition
Natural Language Generation (NLG)
Open Source Integrations
Parsing
Part-of-Speech Tagging
Sentence Segmentation
Stemming/Lemmatization
Tokenization