openzim-mcp
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Use this server
Add it to your MCP client. The catalogue lists this config verbatim from its source — it does not run, download, or vouch for the server. Review the command before you run it.
Transportstdio (runs a local command)
Env vars
OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODEClaude Code
claude mcp add --env OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE= openzim-mcp -- uvx openzim-mcp
Cursor
If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"openzim-mcp","command":"uvx","args":["openzim-mcp"],"env":{"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"openzim-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openzim-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.