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minirag-mcp

Rank #3,717

io.github.sfrangulov/minirag-mcp

Local-first RAG MCP server: hybrid search over a folder of your own documents

4 versions

68 GitHub stars

by sfrangulov (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 7, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 7, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with minirag-mcp

minirag-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by sfrangulov. It ranks #3,717 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 68 GitHub stars. minirag-mcp is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 7, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 7, 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 minirag-mcp 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 minirag-mcp

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

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.

Declared in the registry install config

BASE_DIR · optional
BASE_DIRS · optional
DB_PATH · optional
CACHE_DIR · optional
MODEL_NAME · optional
MAX_FILE_SIZE · optional
CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET · optional
RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT · optional
RAG_GROUPING · optional
RAG_MAX_DISTANCE · optional
RAG_MAX_FILES · optional
RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND · optional
ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect minirag-mcp and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add minirag-mcp -e "BASE_DIR=<your BASE_DIR>" -e "BASE_DIRS=<your BASE_DIRS>" -e "DB_PATH=<your DB_PATH>" -e "CACHE_DIR=<your CACHE_DIR>" -e "MODEL_NAME=<your MODEL_NAME>" -e "MAX_FILE_SIZE=<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>" -e "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET=<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>" -e "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT=<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>" -e "RAG_GROUPING=<your RAG_GROUPING>" -e "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE=<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>" -e "RAG_MAX_FILES=<your RAG_MAX_FILES>" -e "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND=<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>" -e "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS=<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>" -- uvx minirag-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.minirag-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["minirag-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.minirag-mcp.env]
BASE_DIR = "<your BASE_DIR>"
BASE_DIRS = "<your BASE_DIRS>"
DB_PATH = "<your DB_PATH>"
CACHE_DIR = "<your CACHE_DIR>"
MODEL_NAME = "<your MODEL_NAME>"
MAX_FILE_SIZE = "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>"
CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET = "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>"
RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT = "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>"
RAG_GROUPING = "<your RAG_GROUPING>"
RAG_MAX_DISTANCE = "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>"
RAG_MAX_FILES = "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>"
RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND = "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>"
ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS = "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minirag-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "minirag-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BASE_DIR": "<your BASE_DIR>",
        "BASE_DIRS": "<your BASE_DIRS>",
        "DB_PATH": "<your DB_PATH>",
        "CACHE_DIR": "<your CACHE_DIR>",
        "MODEL_NAME": "<your MODEL_NAME>",
        "MAX_FILE_SIZE": "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>",
        "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET": "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>",
        "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT": "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>",
        "RAG_GROUPING": "<your RAG_GROUPING>",
        "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE": "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>",
        "RAG_MAX_FILES": "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>",
        "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND": "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>",
        "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS": "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minirag-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "minirag-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BASE_DIR": "<your BASE_DIR>",
        "BASE_DIRS": "<your BASE_DIRS>",
        "DB_PATH": "<your DB_PATH>",
        "CACHE_DIR": "<your CACHE_DIR>",
        "MODEL_NAME": "<your MODEL_NAME>",
        "MAX_FILE_SIZE": "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>",
        "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET": "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>",
        "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT": "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>",
        "RAG_GROUPING": "<your RAG_GROUPING>",
        "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE": "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>",
        "RAG_MAX_FILES": "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>",
        "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND": "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>",
        "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS": "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "minirag-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "minirag-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BASE_DIR": "<your BASE_DIR>",
        "BASE_DIRS": "<your BASE_DIRS>",
        "DB_PATH": "<your DB_PATH>",
        "CACHE_DIR": "<your CACHE_DIR>",
        "MODEL_NAME": "<your MODEL_NAME>",
        "MAX_FILE_SIZE": "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>",
        "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET": "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>",
        "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT": "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>",
        "RAG_GROUPING": "<your RAG_GROUPING>",
        "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE": "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>",
        "RAG_MAX_FILES": "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>",
        "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND": "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>",
        "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS": "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minirag-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "minirag-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BASE_DIR": "<your BASE_DIR>",
        "BASE_DIRS": "<your BASE_DIRS>",
        "DB_PATH": "<your DB_PATH>",
        "CACHE_DIR": "<your CACHE_DIR>",
        "MODEL_NAME": "<your MODEL_NAME>",
        "MAX_FILE_SIZE": "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>",
        "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET": "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>",
        "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT": "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>",
        "RAG_GROUPING": "<your RAG_GROUPING>",
        "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE": "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>",
        "RAG_MAX_FILES": "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>",
        "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND": "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>",
        "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS": "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minirag-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "minirag-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BASE_DIR": "<your BASE_DIR>",
        "BASE_DIRS": "<your BASE_DIRS>",
        "DB_PATH": "<your DB_PATH>",
        "CACHE_DIR": "<your CACHE_DIR>",
        "MODEL_NAME": "<your MODEL_NAME>",
        "MAX_FILE_SIZE": "<your MAX_FILE_SIZE>",
        "CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET": "<your CHUNK_TOKEN_BUDGET>",
        "RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT": "<your RAG_HYBRID_WEIGHT>",
        "RAG_GROUPING": "<your RAG_GROUPING>",
        "RAG_MAX_DISTANCE": "<your RAG_MAX_DISTANCE>",
        "RAG_MAX_FILES": "<your RAG_MAX_FILES>",
        "RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND": "<your RAG_INSTRUCTIONS_APPEND>",
        "ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS": "<your ALLOW_PRIVATE_URLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by sfrangulov

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for minirag-mcpyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 7, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 7, 2026
Version history: 4 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

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Aug 8, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 9, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
0.6.1	Sep 7, 2026
0.6.0	Aug 9, 2026
0.5.0	Aug 9, 2026
0.4.1	Aug 9, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains minirag-mcp?: minirag-mcp is maintained by sfrangulov, which publishes 2 MCP servers (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is minirag-mcp listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — minirag-mcp is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does minirag-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of minirag-mcp, most recently published on Sep 7, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for minirag-mcp?: The source code for minirag-mcp is hosted at github.com/sfrangulov/minirag-mcp.

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