Dowse MCP Server

Fast local full-text search for Windows files (tantivy + jieba), exposed to AI agents over MCP.

Local serverstdio

What is the Dowse MCP Server?

Fast local full-text search for Windows files (tantivy + jieba), exposed to AI agents over MCP.

The short version

Open-source local file content search for Windows. Find file names, PDF and Office contents, source code, and text inside screenshots — one hotkey away.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Dowse MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dowse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "cargo"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Dowse to Multi.”
  • “Use Dowse to Windows-native.”
  • “Use Dowse to Metric.”

Frequently asked questions

Fast local full-text search for Windows files (tantivy + jieba), exposed to AI agents over MCP. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.