mcpzim
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM_DIR | No | Directory containing ZIM files to serve. If not set, ZIM files can be specified as command-line arguments. |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| list_librariesA | Inventory the ZIM archives this server can read. Returns a list of archives with their kind (wikipedia / mdwiki /
streetzim / generic), metadata, and the aggregate capabilities exposed
(e.g. |
| searchB | Full-text search across all loaded ZIMs. Args:
query: search terms.
limit: max results per ZIM (default 10).
kind: optional filter, one of Each hit includes the source ZIM, path, title and a short snippet. |
| get_articleA | Fetch a single article by path, as plain text ready for reading. Args:
path: the ZIM entry path (as returned in search results, e.g.
|
| get_main_pageB | Fetch the main/home page of a ZIM. If no zim name is given, returns the main page of every loaded ZIM. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: get_article fetches a specific article, get_main_page retrieves the main page, list_libraries inventories available archives, and search performs full-text queries. The descriptions clearly differentiate their functions, eliminating any ambiguity.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (get_article, get_main_page, list_libraries, search), with 'search' being a concise exception that still fits the verb-first style. The naming is uniform and predictable across the set.
With 4 tools, this server is well-scoped for its purpose of accessing ZIM archives. Each tool earns its place by covering essential operations: inventorying sources, retrieving content (specific articles and main pages), and searching. The count is neither too sparse nor bloated.
The tool set provides complete coverage for the domain of reading and searching ZIM archives. It includes discovery (list_libraries), content retrieval (get_article, get_main_page), and search capabilities, with no obvious gaps. Agents can navigate from listing to fetching or searching seamlessly.