How do I install the context lens mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `CONTEXT_LENS_HOME`, `LANCE_DB_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Context Lens MCP Server

Context Lens transforms any content into a **searchable knowledge base** for your AI assistant. This self-contained Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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What is the Context Lens MCP Server?

Context Lens transforms any content into a searchable knowledge base for your AI assistant. This self-contained Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with

What the server does

🆓 Completely Free & Local — - No cloud services, API keys, or subscriptions
⚡ Zero Infrastructure — - Embedded database, just a file on disk
🚀 Fast & Efficient — - Built on Apache Arrow, optimized for vector search
💾 Simple Storage — - Single file database, easy to backup or move

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Context Lens MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context-lens": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["context-lens"],
      "autoApprove": ["list_documents", "search_documents"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
CONTEXT_LENS_HOME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
LANCE_DB_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Context Lens to Cursor.”
“Use Context Lens to Benefits.”

Frequently asked questions

Context Lens transforms any content into a **searchable knowledge base** for your AI assistant. This self-contained Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.