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An MCP server for Forge — Voxell's hosted text-embedding API. It exposes Forge to any MCP client (Claude, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, VS Code, …) as two tools:

  • embed — turn text into vectors

  • list_models — list available models and their dimensions

You bring a Forge API key. The server is stateless, and Voxell does not store the text you send or the vectors it returns — only usage metadata (token counts) is recorded, for billing. It does embeddings only — no storage, no search, no RAG. Those are different products.

Quick install

One-click install in your editor (then replace your-key-here with a real key from dash.voxell.ai):

Add to Cursor Install in VS Code

Claude Code — one command:

claude mcp add forge -e FORGE_API_KEY=your-key-here -- npx -y @voxell/forge-mcp

Any other client (Claude Desktop, Cline, Windsurf, Zed, …) uses the standard mcpServers block — see Use it below.

Related MCP server: @restforge-dev/mcp-server

Why Forge

  • Quality you can dial. Forge runs the Qwen3-Embedding family; ultra is the 8B — ~75+ average task score on MTEB, currently #4 on MTEB (English), and the top usable model (the three ranked above it are research-only). turbo (0.6B) is the fast/cheap default. Pick your quality/cost point.

  • Matryoshka (MRL). Set dim to truncate (re-normalized) for ~4× smaller, cheaper vectors.

  • Low latency (Go + CUDA engine), zero-trust (per-key auth; mTLS available), and free to start (10M tokens, no card — dash.voxell.ai; more at voxell.ai/forge).

What you can do with it

  • Add semantic search — embed your documents with input_type: "document" and each query with input_type: "query", then rank by cosine similarity.

  • Build RAG — embed a knowledge base, store the vectors, and retrieve the closest chunks to ground an LLM.

  • Find similar or duplicate text — embed two texts and compare their vectors.

  • Cluster or classify — embed a batch, then cluster or train a classifier on the vectors.

  • Shrink vector storage — set dim to truncate (Matryoshka) and trade a little accuracy for smaller, cheaper vectors.

  • Straight from your editor — ask your AI agent (Cursor, Claude, …) to embed a snippet, a batch, or a file via the embed tool — no separate script.

Requirements

  • Node.js ≥ 18 (tested on 20)

  • A Forge API key — create one at https://dash.voxell.ai. New accounts start with 10M free tokens, no credit card.

Use it

Most MCP clients run it on demand with npx. Add this to your client's MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@voxell/forge-mcp"],
      "env": { "FORGE_API_KEY": "your-key-here" }
    }
  }
}

(Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, Windsurf, and VS Code all use this mcpServers shape.)

Tools

embed

arg

type

default

notes

input

string or string[]

text(s) to embed (required)

model

string

turbo

turbo (1024-d), pro (2560-d), ultra (4096-d)

dim

number

model default

truncate to N dimensions (Matryoshka) — works on every model

input_type

"query" | "document"

document

use query for search queries

Returns the vectors plus the model, dimension, and token count.

Default is turbo — the one you probably want. pro/ultra trade size and speed for more dimensions.

list_models

Lists the available models and their dimensions.

Configuration

env

required

default

FORGE_API_KEY

yes

FORGE_BASE_URL

no

https://api.voxell.ai

Beyond MCP: OpenAI-compatible API

Forge speaks the OpenAI embeddings API. Point any OpenAI client at Forge — no code change, and your existing vector dimensions are preserved:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.voxell.ai/v1", api_key="your-forge-key")
# the exact call you already make — now on a higher-ranked engine:
client.embeddings.create(model="text-embedding-3-large", input=["hello world"])  # -> 3072-d

Your OpenAI model names map to a matching-dimension Forge tier (text-embedding-3-small/ ada-002 → 1536-d, text-embedding-3-large → 3072-d), so existing vector stores slot in unchanged. Or address Forge tiers directly — turbo | pro | ultra. Also supports dimensions (Matryoshka, re-normalized) and encoding_format: "base64".

It's an upgrade on every path. Forge's smallest tier (turbo, Qwen3-Embedding-0.6B) outranks OpenAI's largest embedding model (text-embedding-3-large) on MTEB — so there's no drop-in that lands worse. ultra (Qwen3-Embedding-8B, ~75+ average task score, #4 on MTEB English) is a different league.

Why re-embedding onto Forge is worth it. Embedding is a one-way door: whatever an encoder discards at write time is gone — no reranker, longer prompt, or bigger LLM downstream reconstructs what the vectors never captured. The model you embed with sets the ceiling on everything above it. Re-embed once onto a higher-ranked engine and that ceiling rises — permanently.

License

MIT © Voxell, Inc.

Available Tools

2 tools
embedEmbed text with ForgeA

Generate vector embeddings for one or more texts with Forge (Voxell's hosted embedding API). Use it to turn text into vectors for semantic search, RAG, clustering, or similarity. Set input_type='query' for search queries and 'document' for content you index. Choose model by quality/cost: turbo (1024d, fast, default) -> pro (2560d) -> ultra (4096d, #4 on MTEB English, top usable). Optionally set dim to truncate (Matryoshka, re-normalized).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
inputYesA text, or array of texts, to embed.
modelNoModel by quality/cost: turbo (1024d, fast, default), pro (2560d), ultra (4096d, #4 on MTEB English, top usable).
dimNoTruncate to N dimensions (Matryoshka, re-normalized) — fewer dims = smaller, cheaper vectors. Omit for the model's native size.
input_typeNo'query' applies a retrieval prefix; 'document' is raw. Default 'document'.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
modelYes
dimYes
countYes
tokensYes
embeddingsYes

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses embedding behavior, model options, dimension truncation (Matryoshka, re-normalized), and input_type prefix. Could mention rate limits or error handling, but adequate for typical use.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Description is a single paragraph, detailed but not overly long. Front-loaded with main action. Could be improved with bullet points for readability, but still concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given presence of output schema (context indicates true), description adequately covers purpose, parameters, and usage. Might miss batch limits, but overall complete for the tool's complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds extra meaning: model quality/cost ranking, Matryoshka truncation explanation, and retrieval prefix for input_type. Adds significant value beyond schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Generate vector embeddings for one or more texts with Forge', specifies use cases (semantic search, RAG, clustering, similarity), and distinguishes from sibling 'list_models'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Provides clear guidance on when to use (various NLP tasks) and specific instructions for input_type ('query' vs 'document') and model selection with quality/cost trade-offs. Missing explicit when-not-to-use.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_modelsList Forge embedding modelsA

List the available Forge embedding models and their dimensions. Call this to pick a model before embedding.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
modelsYes

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It states the tool lists models and dimensions, which is read-only. However, it does not cover authentication, caching, or side effects. For a simple list tool, this is adequate but not richly transparent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no wasted words. The first sentence states the action, the second provides usage guidance. Ideal conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool is simple (no parameters, has output schema), the description is sufficient: it explains what is listed and why to call it. The output schema handles return value details.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has no parameters, and schema coverage is 100% vacuously. Per guidelines, 0 parameters yields a baseline of 4; no additional parameter information is needed.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description explicitly states the tool lists available Forge embedding models and their dimensions, with a clear verb and resource. It also distinguishes from the sibling 'embed' by advising to call this before embedding.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives a clear usage context: 'Call this to pick a model before embedding.' This implicitly directs away from the sibling 'embed' tool. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or alternative scenarios.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 1 tool updatev0.1.5
    • Changedembed2 fields changed
      • changedInput schema / properties / dim / description
        Previous value: -"Truncate vectors to this dimension (Matryoshka); omit for model default."New value: +"Truncate to N dimensions (Matryoshka, re-normalized) — fewer dims = smaller, cheaper vectors. Omit for the model's native size."
      • changedInput schema / properties / model / description
        Previous value: -"Model: turbo (1024d, default), pro (2560d), or ultra (4096d)."New value: +"Model by quality/cost: turbo (1024d, fast, default), pro (2560d), ultra (4096d, #4 on MTEB English, top usable)."
  2. 2 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observedembed
    • First observedlist_models

TDQS

A4.3/5.0

Scored across 2 tools

Disambiguation5/5

The two tools have entirely distinct purposes: embedding text and listing models. There is no overlap or ambiguity.

Naming Consistency4/5

While 'embed' is a single verb and 'list_models' follows verb_noun pattern, the naming is still clear and predictable. Minor inconsistency but not confusing.

Tool Count3/5

With only 2 tools, the server feels minimal. However, for a focused embedding API, this may be sufficient. It is borderline but not extreme.

Completeness5/5

The tool set covers the core operations for an embedding service: generating embeddings and listing available models. No obvious gaps for the stated purpose.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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