Install Alcove in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add alcove -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Alcove MCP server do?
On-demand BM25 search over private project docs for coding agents, keeping docs out of public repos.
Is the Alcove MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Alcove run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Alcove to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/epicsagas/alcove, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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