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.

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 2 tools. What each one is for:

  • source — Source to ingest: files, confluence, or all (default: all)
  • Flag — Environment Variable

Recorded tools

  • source — Source to ingest: files, confluence, or all (default: all)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
sourceSource to ingest: files, confluence, or all (default: all)

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

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
CONFLUENCE_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
CONFLUENCE_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
ONLYOFFICE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
DOCLING_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
WHISPER_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
WHISPER_BASE_URLEndpoint 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.