LanceDB Server
FreeNot checkedA basic serverless MCP server using LanceDB to store and retrieve documents via three tools: ingest, retrieve, and get table details.
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A basic serverless MCP server using LanceDB to store and retrieve documents via three tools: ingest, retrieve, and get table details.
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LanceDB MCP server
This is a basic, serveless MCP server that uses LanceDB to store and retrieve data. It is intended to be used as a reference for building complex MCP apps with LanceDB.
It provides 3 tools:
- Ingest docs
- Retrieve docs
- Get table details
Installation
Just add the following config to your claude mcp config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"lancedb": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/Path/to/your/lancedb_mcp",
"run",
"/path/to/your/mcp/lancedb_mcp.py"
]
}
}
}
Ingest docs
Embed your docs and store them into lancedb for retreival. Here's an example of ingesting an entire blog into lancedb.
Retrieve docs
Query your docs. Here's an example of querying lancedb for a blog post.
Get table details
Get table details. Here's an example of getting table details.
Installing LanceDB Server
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/lancedb/lancedb-mcp-serverFAQ
Is LanceDB Server MCP free?
Yes, LanceDB Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does LanceDB Server need an API key?
No, LanceDB Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is LanceDB Server hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install LanceDB Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open LanceDB Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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