Lupa MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Lupa in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add lupa-local-file-search-for-your-mac -- npx -y lupa-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lupa-local-file-search-for-your-mac": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lupa-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lupa MCP server do?

Search your Mac's files by name and by text inside documents. Local index, Korean-aware.

Is the Lupa 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 Lupa run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Lupa to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add lupa-local-file-search-for-your-mac -- npx -y lupa-mcp

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