How do I install Openzim?

Openzim is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: openzim-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Openzim need?

Openzim requires the following credentials or environment variables: OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Openzim?

Openzim uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Openzim MCP Server

by Cameronrye

Developer ToolsModerate6.3MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Offline MCP access to ZIM knowledge archives — Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Stack Exchange, Kiwix.

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Offline MCP access to ZIM knowledge archives — Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Stack Exchange, Kiwix.

Security Report

6.3

Moderate6.3Moderate Risk

OpenZIM MCP is a well-structured, security-conscious server for accessing ZIM format knowledge archives. It has proper authentication support (bearer tokens for HTTP mode), comprehensive input validation, path-traversal protections, and careful dependency management. No malicious patterns or hardcoded credentials detected. Permissions align well with its stated purpose (file I/O for ZIM archives, environment variables for config, network for optional HTTP service). Minor code quality observations do not materially impact security posture. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 1 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 9 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Tool surface: 'advanced' (the default here) registers all 8 tools (zim_query, zim_search, zim_get, zim_get_section, zim_browse, zim_metadata, zim_links, zim_health); 'simple' registers only the zim_query natural-language entry point.Optional

Environment variable: OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-cameronrye-openzim-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "OPENZIM_MCP_TOOL_MODE": "your-openzim-mcp-tool-mode-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openzim-mcp-website"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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