How do I install the docsearch 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 `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `CONFLUENCE_BASE_URL`, `CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN`, `ONLYOFFICE_URL`, `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET`, `DOCLING_URL`, `WHISPER_API_KEY`, `WHISPER_BASE_URL` 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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Docsearch MCP Server

MCP server and CLI tool for local document search with hybrid semantic+keyword search across PDFs, files, and Confluence

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What is the Docsearch MCP Server?

MCP server and CLI tool for local document search with hybrid semantic+keyword search across PDFs, files, and Confluence

The short version

A local-first document search and indexing system that provides hybrid semantic + keyword search across local files (including PDFs) and Confluence pages through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Perfect for AI assistants like Claude Code/Desktop to access your documentation, codebase, and research materials.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Docsearch MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docsearch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["docsearch-mcp", "start"]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
OPENAI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
CONFLUENCE_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
ONLYOFFICE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
DOCLING_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
WHISPER_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
WHISPER_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Docsearch to source.”
“Use Docsearch to Flag.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server and CLI tool for local document search with hybrid semantic+keyword search across PDFs, files, and Confluence Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.