TL;DR
Needle is a AI & ML MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent production-ready RAG for searching and retrieving document data. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install needle.
Needle
AI & ML
Production-ready RAG for searching and retrieving document data. Semantic search over your files.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Needle MCP server?
Needle is listed as an AI & ML Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent production-ready RAG for searching and retrieving document data. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Needle MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install needle` 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 `` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Needle MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Needle MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Needle MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent production-ready RAG for searching and retrieving document data. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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