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TL;DR

Meilisearch is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent full-text and semantic search engine. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install meilisearch.

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Meilisearch

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Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Full-text and semantic search engine. Lightning fast, typo-tolerant search with filtering and faceting.

Install Meilisearch

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install meilisearch
Or run directly:
npx -y @meilisearch/mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Meilisearch exposes an MCP interface for search workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install meilisearch — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate search workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Meilisearch MCP server?

The Meilisearch MCP server is an Search Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents full-text and semantic search engine. It exposes Meilisearch's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Meilisearch MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install meilisearch` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @meilisearch/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Meilisearch MCP free?

Yes. The Meilisearch MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Meilisearch account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Meilisearch MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Meilisearch MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can full-text and semantic search engine directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Meilisearch operations, inspect results, chain Meilisearch with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive search tasks without leaving your editor.