Darwin RAG
Rank #17,103io.github.Brightdotdev/darwin-rag
Local-first RAG engine with MCP server for AI agent integration.
Darwin RAG is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Brightdotdev. It ranks #17,103 of 132,046 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Darwin RAG is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 30, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 26, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 114,943 of 132,046 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Darwin RAG
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add --transport http darwin-rag https://your-host.com/mcpclaude mcp add darwin-rag -e "OPENAI_API_KEY=<your OPENAI_API_KEY>" -e "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>" -e "GEMINI_API_KEY=<your GEMINI_API_KEY>" -e "DARWIN_BASE_DIR=<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>" -- uvx darwin-rag mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.darwin-rag]
url = "https://your-host.com/mcp"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
[mcp_servers.darwin-rag]
command = "uvx"
args = ["darwin-rag", "mcp"]
[mcp_servers.darwin-rag.env]
OPENAI_API_KEY = "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>"
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>"
GEMINI_API_KEY = "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>"
DARWIN_BASE_DIR = "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
https://your-host.com/mcpSettings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"darwin-rag",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"DARWIN_BASE_DIR": "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"url": "https://your-host.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"darwin-rag",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"DARWIN_BASE_DIR": "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://your-host.com/mcp"
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"servers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"darwin-rag",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"DARWIN_BASE_DIR": "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"serverUrl": "https://your-host.com/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"darwin-rag",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"DARWIN_BASE_DIR": "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"url": "https://your-host.com/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"darwin-rag": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"darwin-rag",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"DARWIN_BASE_DIR": "<your DARWIN_BASE_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 2 registries
Brightdotdev
Available versions (5)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.2.18 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 0.2.17 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 0.2.15 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 0.2.14 | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 0.2.13 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Darwin RAG?
- Darwin RAG is maintained by Brightdotdev, which publishes 1 MCP server (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Darwin RAG listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Darwin RAG is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does Darwin RAG have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of Darwin RAG, most recently published on Aug 26, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Darwin RAG?
- The source code for Darwin RAG is hosted at github.com/Brightdotdev/DARWIN.
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