OpenZIM MCP Server
Rank #1,258io.github.cameronrye/openzim-mcp
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What you can do with OpenZIM MCP Server
OpenZIM MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by cameronrye. It ranks #1,258 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 145 GitHub stars. OpenZIM MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 16 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 15, 2025 and most recently updated on Sep 18, 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.
What OpenZIM MCP Server can and cannot do
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What you need before using OpenZIM MCP Server
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE · optional
Connect OpenZIM MCP Server and confirm it works
claude mcp add openzim-mcp -e "OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE=<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>" -- uvx openzim-mcp "<zim_directory>"Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.openzim-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["openzim-mcp", "<zim_directory>"]
[mcp_servers.openzim-mcp.env]
OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE = "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp",
"<zim_directory>"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp",
"<zim_directory>"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp",
"<zim_directory>"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp",
"<zim_directory>"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp",
"<zim_directory>"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "<your OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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.
When to choose another server
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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for OpenZIM MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Sep 15, 2025
- Latest version published
- Sep 18, 2026
- Version history
- 16 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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 16, 2026
- Glama ↗listed since Apr 26, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain OpenZIM MCP Server? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (16)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 3.3.4 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 3.3.3 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| 3.3.2 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 3.3.1 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 3.3.0 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 3.2.5 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| 3.2.4 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 3.2.3 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| 3.2.2 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 3.2.1 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 3.2.0 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 3.1.2 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 3.1.1 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 3.1.0 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3.0.0 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2.5.1 | Jun 22, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains OpenZIM MCP Server?
- OpenZIM MCP Server is maintained by cameronrye, which publishes 5 MCP servers (41 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is OpenZIM MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — OpenZIM MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
- How many versions does OpenZIM MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 16 versions of OpenZIM MCP Server, most recently published on Sep 18, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for OpenZIM MCP Server?
- The source code for OpenZIM MCP Server is hosted at github.com/cameronrye/openzim-mcp.
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