Everything Search MCP Server

What is Everything Search MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides integration with Everything Search Engine, allowing powerful file search capabilities through the Model Context Protocol. It is for users who want to perform file searches via MCP using the Everything Search Engine's indexing.

How to use Everything Search MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16+, enable HTTP Server in Everything Search on port 8011, then run npm install && npm run build. Use the search tool with required query and optional arguments like scope, caseSensitive, wholeWord, regex, path, maxResults, sortBy, and ascending.

Key features of Everything Search MCP Server

• Full text search across files and directories
• Advanced options: case sensitivity, whole word, regex, path search
• Sorting by name, path, size, or date modified
• Human-readable file sizes and formatted dates in results
• Configurable max results (1–1000, default 100)

Use cases of Everything Search MCP Server

• Quickly locate files by name or content across drives
• Filter search with regular expressions for precise matching
• Search within specific directories (e.g., C:\Users) using scope
• Retrieve results sorted by modification date to find recent files

FAQ from Everything Search MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for Everything Search MCP Server?

Node.js 16 or higher and Everything Search Engine with its HTTP Server enabled on port 8011.

How do I configure Everything Search for this MCP server?

Open Everything Search, go to Tools > Options > HTTP Server, enable the HTTP Server, and set the port to 8011.

Can I change the HTTP Server port?

Yes, you can modify the port in src/server.ts where it connects to http://127.0.0.1:8011/.

What search arguments are available?

Required: query string. Optional: scope, caseSensitive, wholeWord, regex, path, maxResults (1-1000), sortBy, and ascending.