Everything Search MCP Server
Instantly search millions of files on your Windows system directly from Claude using the powerful Voidtools Everything SDK.
Features
- Lightning Fast - Query millions of files in milliseconds
- Full-system Search - Search across all indexed drives
- Regex Support - Use regular expressions for advanced queries
- File Management - Read, move, copy, and manage files directly
Requirements
- Windows operating system
- Everything by Voidtools installed and running
- Node.js 18+
Installation
Step 1: Install Everything
Download and install Everything from Voidtools. Make sure it's running in the background (check your system tray).
Step 2: Configure Claude Desktop
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mamertofabian/mcp-everything-search"]
}
}
}Step 3: Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server.
Usage Examples
Once configured, you can ask Claude things like:
- "Find all PDF files containing 'invoice' in the name"
- "Search for Python files modified today"
- "Find large video files over 1GB"
- "Locate my project folder called 'my-app'"
Available Tools
The MCP server exposes these tools to Claude:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search | Search for files and folders by name |
read_file | Read the contents of a file |
get_file_info | Get metadata about a file |
Troubleshooting
Everything is not found
Make sure Everything is:
- Installed correctly
- Running in the background
- Has indexed your drives
Search returns no results
- Check if Everything's indexing is complete
- Try a simpler search query first
- Ensure the file exists and is on an indexed drive