Needle MCP server

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Overview

Needle MCP server is a server designed to manage documents and perform semantic searches using the Claude chat interface through the Needle platform.

To use the Needle MCP server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, configure the server settings, and interact with it through the Claude chat interface.

Document management capabilities - Semantic search functionality - Integration with Claude chat for user-friendly interaction

Managing technical documentation collections.
Performing semantic searches for quick information retrieval.
Organizing and categorizing documents for better accessibility.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Needle MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-janhms-needle-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Needle MCP server?

The Needle MCP server is used for managing documents and enabling semantic searches through the Claude chat interface.

How do I set up the Needle MCP server?

Follow the setup instructions provided in the documentation, including cloning the repository and configuring the necessary files.

Can I use the Needle MCP server for any type of document?

Yes, it can manage various types of documents as long as they are properly formatted and accessible.

Research and data

Needle MCP server — MCP Registry