Cairn
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Local-first file-organization tools for your AI agent: tag, query, and digest a folder. No cloud.
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
CAIRN_WORKSPACEClaude Code
claude mcp add --env CAIRN_WORKSPACE= cairn -- uvx cairn-mcp-server
Cursor
If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"cairn","command":"uvx","args":["cairn-mcp-server"],"env":{"CAIRN_WORKSPACE":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"cairn": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cairn-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CAIRN_WORKSPACE": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.