SERVER

olcli

Rank #3,067

io.github.aloth/olcli

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1 version

226 GitHub stars

by aloth (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Oct 9, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 26, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with olcli

olcli is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by aloth. It ranks #3,067 of 152,909 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 226 GitHub stars. olcli is listed on Official MCP, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Oct 9, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 26, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What olcli can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using olcli

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 27, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

OVERLEAF_SESSION · required
OVERLEAF_BASE_URL · optional
OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect olcli and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add olcli -e "OVERLEAF_SESSION=<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>" -e "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL=<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>" -e "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME=<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>" -- npx -y --package @aloth/olcli olcli-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.olcli]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "--package", "@aloth/olcli", "olcli-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.olcli.env]
OVERLEAF_SESSION = "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>"
OVERLEAF_BASE_URL = "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>"
OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME = "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "olcli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@aloth/olcli",
        "olcli-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OVERLEAF_SESSION": "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>",
        "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL": "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>",
        "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME": "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "olcli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@aloth/olcli",
        "olcli-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OVERLEAF_SESSION": "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>",
        "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL": "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>",
        "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME": "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "olcli": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@aloth/olcli",
        "olcli-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OVERLEAF_SESSION": "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>",
        "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL": "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>",
        "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME": "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "olcli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@aloth/olcli",
        "olcli-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OVERLEAF_SESSION": "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>",
        "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL": "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>",
        "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME": "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "olcli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@aloth/olcli",
        "olcli-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OVERLEAF_SESSION": "<your OVERLEAF_SESSION>",
        "OVERLEAF_BASE_URL": "<your OVERLEAF_BASE_URL>",
        "OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME": "<your OVERLEAF_COOKIE_NAME>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 9, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 26, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 27, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 26, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 26, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.15.2	Oct 26, 2026

STANDING

#3,067of 152,909 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 149,842 of 152,909 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains olcli?: olcli is maintained by aloth, which publishes 1 MCP server (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is olcli listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — olcli is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does olcli have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of olcli, most recently published on Oct 26, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for olcli?: The source code for olcli is hosted at github.com/aloth/olcli.

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