Overview

• Microsoft announced NLWeb, an open-source initiative to integrate AI capabilities into websites, at its Build 2025 conference.
• The framework allows websites to handle natural language queries through AI-powered chatbot interfaces, replacing traditional search boxes.
• NLWeb-enabled websites will function as Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, making content accessible and actionable for AI agents.
• The project, developed by RV Guha, supports all major operating systems, AI models, and vector databases to encourage widespread adoption.
• Microsoft envisions NLWeb as a foundational standard for the emerging agentic web, akin to HTML's role in traditional web development.