Everything Search MCP Server

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An MCP server that integrates with Everything Search Engine, enabling powerful file search through the Model Context Protocol. It allows for full text search with advanced options like case sensitivity and regular expressions.

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What is Everything Search MCP Server?

This is an MCP server that provides integration with the Everything Search Engine, allowing users to perform powerful file searches using the Model Context Protocol.

How to use Everything Search MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16 or higher. 2. Enable the HTTP Server in Everything Search Engine and set the port to 8011. 3. Install the server using npm install and build it with npm run build. 4. Use the MCP tool with the provided arguments to perform searches.

Key features of Everything Search MCP Server

Full text search across files and directories
Advanced search options (case sensitive, whole word, regex, path search)
Sorting options (name, path, size, date modified)
Result formatting (human-readable file sizes, formatted dates, full file paths)

Use cases of Everything Search MCP Server

Quickly find files based on content or name
Implement advanced search capabilities in applications
Automate file discovery tasks
Filter search results based on specific criteria

FAQ from Everything Search MCP Server

What is Everything Search Engine?

Everything is a freeware desktop search engine for Windows that can quickly locate files and folders by name.

Why do I need to enable the HTTP Server in Everything Search?

This MCP server communicates with Everything Search through its HTTP server interface.

Can I use a different port for the HTTP Server?

Yes, but you need to modify the port in src/server.ts to match your configuration.

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is a protocol that allows different applications to communicate and share data seamlessly.

What is the default search scope if I don't specify one?

The default search scope is the 'C:' drive.