Algolia Search MCP Server
Provides tools for searching text within an Algolia index, allowing for efficient querying and retrieval of indexed content.
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., "@Algolia Search MCP Server search for 'wireless noise-canceling headphones'"
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.
Algolia Search MCP Server
This repository have been archived. The Official server is released at Algolia Node.js MCP.
Features
Search for any text in your Algolia index
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Setup
This package is installed as local.
Clone the repository
Install dependencies
cd algolia-search-mcp-server pnpm installBuild the project and install it globally
pnpm build npm install -g .Configure your IDE:
cline(cline_mcp_settings.json)
{ "mcpServers": { "algolia-search-server": { "command": "algolia-search-server", "env": { "ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID>", "ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY>", "ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME>" } } } }Visual Studio Code(
settings.json){ "chat.mcp.discovery.enabled": true, "mcp": { "servers": { "algolia-search-server: { "command": "algolia-search-server", "env": { "ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_APPLICATION_ID>", "ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_SEARCH_API_KEY>", "ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME": "<YOUR_ALGOLIA_INDEX_NAME>" } } } } }
Available Tools
1 toolsearch_indexC
Search query from Algolia index
Inputs: q.
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TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The single tool 'search_index' has a clearly distinct purpose that cannot be confused with any other tool in this set.
The naming is trivially consistent as there is only one tool. It follows a clear verb_noun pattern ('search_index'), and there are no other tools to create inconsistency or mixed conventions.
A single tool is too few for a server named 'Algolia Search MCP Server', which implies broader search capabilities. While the tool 'search_index' covers basic search, typical search servers include tools for indexing, configuration, or multiple search methods, making this scope feel thin and incomplete.
The server is severely incomplete for a search domain. It only provides search functionality without any tools for creating, updating, or managing indices, or handling other search-related operations like analytics or settings. This creates significant gaps that will limit agent effectiveness.
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