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Everything Search
CommunityMCP server by mamertofabian · updated · ★ 366
Fast file search: Everything SDK on Windows, Spotlight (mdfind) on macOS, locate/plocate on Linux. Everything Search is a community project by mamertofabian, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 6 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 366 stars, original repository
Asks for administrator rights (sudo)
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
EVERYTHING_Environment variable | Optional | Windows only (required there): full path to Everything64.dll from the Everything SDK |
EVERYTHING_Environment variable | Optional | Optional tool name (letters, digits, _ and -, 1-64 chars) if 'search' collides with another server Default: search |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Everything Search
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add everything-search -- uvx mcp-server-everything-searchRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-everything-search"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-everything-search"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-everything-search"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add everything-search -- uvx mcp-server-everything-search{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-everything-search"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add everything-search uvx mcp-server-everything-searchGemini 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 everything-search block.
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Security check
C- Asks for administrator rights (sudo)In
README.md:`sudo
Checked automatically: README.md. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Everything Search: common questions
How do I install Everything Search?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add everything-search -- uvx mcp-server-everything-search. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Everything Search the official server?
Everything Search is a community project by mamertofabian, not verified by a company domain.
Is Everything Search free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Everything Search safe to use?
It scores 83 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade C (asks for administrator rights (sudo)). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Everything Search?
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Does Everything Search 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.