This MCP server provides two read-only tools for searching local files and folders through the voidtools Everything index and for checking whether the Everything CLI is available.
search — run an Everything query (query required) to find files and/or folders anywhere on the system; supports wildcards (*, ?), operators, and Everything filters such as ext:cs path:D:\source\repos.
Narrow results with scope_path (limit to a folder tree), match_case (case-sensitive), and match_path (match full path instead of filename only).
Filter results to files_only or folders_only, and cap output with max_results (default 100, max 1000).
status — report Everything CLI availability and the resolved es.exe path (no input parameters).
Both tools are read-only (taskSupport: forbidden), so they only look up indexed paths and never modify files.
Note: the schema describes an Everything CLI (es.exe) backend, which differs from the README's bundled SDK DLL/Everything.exe approach and its extra tools (install_guide) and structured parameters (name, extension, folder, kind, filters).
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@@quickerhub/everything-mcp find all .cs files under D:\source\repos"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Fast cross-project file search for AI agents via voidtools Everything on Windows.
Uses the Everything SDK DLL (same approach as QuickerPc), not es.exe.
Published by QuickerHub.
Cursor / Claude / VS Code
→ everything-mcp.exe (MCP stdio)
→ Everything64.dll (bundled SDK IPC client)
→ Everything.exe (user-installed tray client + index engine)The bundled DLL is only an IPC client. Everything.exe must be installed and running to maintain the file index.
Related MCP server: everything-search-mcp
Windows x64
Everything 1.4.x installed (stable). Tray client should be running.
Node.js 18+ (only for npx launcher)
No es.exe / ES CLI required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "D:\\source\\repos\\quicker\\everything-mcp\\publish\\cli\\everything-mcp.exe",
"args": []
}
}
}Build first:
cd D:\source\repos\quicker\everything-mcp
.\build.ps1 -Publish{
"mcpServers": {
"everything-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@quickerhub/everything-mcp"]
}
}
}Override exe path:
{
"env": {
"EVERYTHING_MCP_EXE": "D:\\path\\to\\everything-mcp.exe"
}
}Tool | Description |
| Search files/folders via Everything index (returns JSON) |
| Check SDK DLL and Everything state; returns |
| Structured winget/manual install steps for Everything.exe |
search parameters (agent-first)Prefer structured params over raw Everything query.
Parameter | Default | Description |
| — | Filename ( |
| — | Extension without dot ( |
| — | Search under this directory tree |
| — | Path must contain this text |
|
|
|
| — | Advanced Everything syntax (optional) |
| — | Deprecated alias for |
| 25 | Max 100 after filtering |
| true | Skip |
| false | Include |
| false | Include |
| — | Extra path segment names to skip |
|
| Sort order |
| true | Start Everything tray if needed |
{ "name": "QuickerUtil.cs", "folder": "D:\\source\\repos" }{ "extension": "cs", "folder": "D:\\source\\repos\\clip\\CeaQuickerTools", "max_results": 10 }{ "name": "quicker-rpc", "kind": "folder", "folder": "D:\\source\\repos\\quicker" }.\build.ps1 # build only
.\build.ps1 -Publish # publish to publish/cli
.\publish\cli\everything-mcp.exe --smoke-testLatest: https://github.com/QuickerHub/everything-mcp/releases/latest
.\publish\Publish-GitHubRelease.ps1 -Version 0.2.0
gh release create v0.2.0 --title "v0.2.0" artifacts/*@quickerhub/everything-mcp)Requires NPM_TOKEN repo secret (npm automation token with publish access to @quickerhub).
gh secret set NPM_TOKEN --repo QuickerHub/everything-mcp
gh workflow run publish.yml --repo QuickerHub/everything-mcp -f version=0.2.0Creating a GitHub Release also triggers the npm publish workflow automatically.
QuickerPc | everything-mcp | |
SDK DLL |
| same |
Everything.exe | user-installed, required | same |
IPC | P/Invoke | P/Invoke |
es.exe | not used | not used |
MIT. Everything SDK DLL is from voidtools (public SDK); not affiliated with voidtools.
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Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have completely distinct purposes: one for searching files, one for checking service status. No overlap or ambiguity.
Both tools use a consistent single-word verb pattern ('search', 'status'), clear and predictable.
With only two tools, the server feels thin for a search utility, but it might be sufficient for a minimal integration. Borderline between too few and acceptable.
Missing many expected search capabilities like path exclusions, indexing control, or advanced filters. The surface is incomplete for a robust search tool.
Read and search folders on your own computer with explicit consent. Files are never uploaded.
Securely search and manage workspace context files for AI agents and teams.
Search prompts, CLAUDE.md/AGENTS.md templates, Cursor rules, Agent Skills and MCP servers.
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