Install Local RAG in Claude Code
claude mcp add shinpr-local-rag -- npx -y mcp-local-rag{
"mcpServers": {
"shinpr-local-rag": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-local-rag"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Local RAG MCP server do?
Local document search: semantic search over PDF, DOCX, TXT and Markdown files with LanceDB vector storage and local embeddings.
Is the Local RAG 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 Local RAG run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Local RAG to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add shinpr-local-rag -- npx -y mcp-local-rag
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