Everything Search MCP Server

Fast Windows file search using Everything SDK

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Everything Search MCP Server?

Everything Search becomes available to MCP clients through the everything search mcp server. Fast Windows file search using Everything SDK.

What Everything Search does

An MCP server that provides fast file searching capabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux. On Windows, it uses the Everything SDK. On macOS, it uses the built-in mdfind command. On Linux, it uses the locate/plocate command.

Practical notes

  • Written in Python.

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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
searchSearch for files and folders across your system. The search capabilities and syntax support vary by platform:

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
EVERYTHING_SDK_PATHFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Everything Search to search.”
  • “Use Everything Search to Windows.”
  • “Use Everything Search to Linux.”

Frequently asked questions

Fast Windows file search using Everything SDK Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.