mamertofabian/mcp-everything-search

Overview

MCP server that provides fast Windows file search by wrapping the Everything SDK. It exposes a single search tool to MCP clients, returning file paths and metadata.

Best for

Best for
Windows developers who need fast programmatic file search for LLM-driven automation

Use cases

• Locate files across drives instantly from an LLM prompt
• Script file discovery for automation workflows on Windows
• Query system file metadata without indexing delays

Notes

MCP server that provides fast Windows file search by wrapping the Everything SDK. It exposes a single search tool to MCP clients, returning file paths and metadata.

331 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-10-20. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Locate files across drives instantly from an LLM prompt
• Script file discovery for automation workflows on Windows
• Query system file metadata without indexing delays

Pros

• Leverages the proven performance of Everything SDK
• Simple single-purpose tool with clear behavior
• Lightweight Python implementation

Cons

• Windows only, requires Everything app to be installed
• Limited to file paths and basic metadata (no content search)
• Single tool interface may be too narrow for complex use cases

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