Trieve MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Trieve 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 Code

claude mcp add trieve -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Trieve MCP server do?

Crawl, embed, chunk, search and retrieve information from datasets through Trieve.

Is the Trieve MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Trieve run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Trieve to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/devflowinc/trieve/tree/main/clients/mcp-server, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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