Everything Search MCP Server
Overview
The Everything Search MCP Server is a tool designed to provide fast file searching capabilities using the Everything SDK, enabling efficient searches for files and folders on Windows systems.
To use this server, ensure the Everything service is running and the Everything SDK is properly configured. You can install it either using uv or pip, and then run the server with your preferred method.
- Fast and efficient file searching using the Everything SDK. - Supports various search parameters including wildcards, file sizes, and modified dates. - Configuration options for case sensitivity and path matching.
- Quickly locate specific files or folders on a Windows machine.
- Search for files based on advanced criteria like file size or modification date.
- Integrate file search capabilities into custom applications.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Everything Search 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": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}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": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-everything-search-mamertofabian"
]
}
}
}