Getting Started with usemcp

Welcome to usemcp! This guide will help you set up and configure our open-source MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to supercharge your AI assistant.

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with external tools and data sources. MCP servers act as bridges between your AI and the real world.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Node.js 18+ installed (download here)
• Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client
• Windows (for Everything Search) or any OS (for ElevenLabs)

Quick Overview

usemcp provides two powerful MCP servers:

Server	Purpose	Platform
Everything Search	Instant file search across your entire system	Windows
ElevenLabs	AI-powered text-to-speech generation	All platforms

Configuration Location

MCP servers are configured in your Claude Desktop config file:

Windows

%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

macOS

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Linux

~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Basic Configuration Structure

Your config file should look like this:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    // Add your MCP server configurations here
  }
}

Next Steps

Choose a server to get started:

• Everything Search - Search millions of files in milliseconds
• ElevenLabs - Generate professional AI audio

Need Help?

• Join our Discord community
• Watch our video tutorials
• Check the GitHub repos for issues and discussions