needle mcp
pipStandardNeedle MCP server enables AI agents to manage documents and perform semantic searches. It exposes tools for document ingestion, retrieval, and vector search. The server connects to vector databases and integrates with LLM-based RAG systems. Developers use it to build applications requiring long-term memory for AI agents.
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Overview
Needle MCP server enables AI agents to manage documents and perform semantic searches. It exposes tools for document ingestion, retrieval, and vector search. The server connects to vector databases and integrates with LLM-based RAG systems. Developers use it to build applications requiring long-term memory for AI agents.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install needle-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"needle-ai-needle-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install needle-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from needle mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for needle mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from needle mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NEEDLE_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your needle mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in needle mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in needle mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in needle mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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