Zimi

by epheterson · Search & Web · ★ 87

Zimi is an MCP server by epheterson. The internet, offline — searchable, browsable, and self-updating. A modern server for Kiwix ZIM files with fast search, library management, and an API + MCP for your agents. It has 87 GitHub stars and ranks #132 of 746 in Search & Web by stars.

Category: Search & Web
Author: epheterson
GitHub stars: 87
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: JavaScript
License: GPL-3.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-20 (4 days ago)
Links: Source PyPI

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How to install Zimi

Zimi is published on PyPI as zimi-mcp, and it depends on mcp. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need uv for uvx.
Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:
```
claude mcp add Zimi -- uvx zimi-mcp
```

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Zimi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zimi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm Zimi and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zimi?

Zimi is an MCP server by epheterson in the Search & Web category. The internet, offline — searchable, browsable, and self-updating. A modern server for Kiwix ZIM files with fast search, library management, and an API + MCP for your agents. It has 87 GitHub stars and ranks #132 of 746 in Search & Web by stars.

Is Zimi free and open source?

Yes. Zimi is published under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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