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Jina MCP Local
Verified · npm:jina-mcp-localMCP server by jina-ai · updated · ★ 886 · 49 downloads a week
Local stdio MCP Server for Jina AI - Web search, reading, academic search, and more Jina MCP Local is published by npm:jina-mcp-local from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Jina MCP Local
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add jina-mcp-local -- npx -y jina-mcp-localRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jina-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"jina-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"jina-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"jina-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"jina-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"jina-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add jina-mcp-local -- npx -y jina-mcp-local{
"mcpServers": {
"jina-mcp-local": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"jina-mcp-local"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add jina-mcp-local npx -y jina-mcp-localGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the jina-mcp-local block.
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Jina MCP Local: common questions
How do I install Jina MCP Local?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add jina-mcp-local -- npx -y jina-mcp-local. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Jina MCP Local the official server?
Jina MCP Local is published by npm:jina-mcp-local from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Jina MCP Local free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Jina MCP Local safe to use?
It scores 87 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Jina MCP Local?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Jina MCP Local work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.