Algolia Search MCP Server
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This server allows you to search for text within your Algolia index. It can be integrated with IDEs like Cline and Visual Studio Code.
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What is Algolia Search MCP Server?
Algolia Search MCP Server is a server that enables text-based searches within an Algolia index. It's designed to be integrated into development environments for easy access to search functionality.
How to use Algolia Search MCP Server?
To use this server, clone the repository, install dependencies using pnpm install, build the project and install it globally using pnpm build and npm install -g .. Then, configure your IDE (Cline or Visual Studio Code) with the provided JSON configurations, ensuring you replace the placeholder values with your actual Algolia Application ID, Search API Key, and Index Name.
Key features of Algolia Search MCP Server
Search for any text in your Algolia index
Integration with Cline IDE
Integration with Visual Studio Code
Configurable Algolia credentials
Use cases of Algolia Search MCP Server
Searching for specific code snippets within a large codebase indexed in Algolia
Finding relevant documentation based on keywords
Quickly locating data entries in an Algolia index during development
Implementing search functionality within a custom IDE extension
FAQ from Algolia Search MCP Server
What is ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID?
What is ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID?
Your unique Algolia Application ID.
What is ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY?
What is ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY?
The API key used to access your Algolia search index.
What is ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME?
What is ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME?
The name of the Algolia index you want to search.
Why do I need to configure my IDE?
Why do I need to configure my IDE?
Configuration allows the server to be easily accessed and used within your development environment.
What if I don't have Cline or VS Code?
What if I don't have Cline or VS Code?
The server can still be used independently, but the provided configuration examples are for Cline and VS Code integration.