fess
Open-source, self-hosted enterprise & site search server built on OpenSearch. Crawls web / file / DB / cloud sources, 20+ languages, REST API, and AI/RAG & semantic search. Apache-2.0.
- 1.1k stars
- 177 forks
- 16 open issues
- Language: Java
- License: Apache-2.0
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/codelibs/fess- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Clone https://github.com/codelibs/fess and follow its README for install instructions.
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What people ask about fess
What is codelibs/fess?
codelibs/fess is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Open-source, self-hosted enterprise & site search server built on OpenSearch. Crawls web / file / DB / cloud sources, 20+ languages, REST API, and AI/RAG & semantic search. Apache-2.0. It has 1.1k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install fess?
You can install fess by cloning the repository (https://github.com/codelibs/fess) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is codelibs/fess safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed codelibs/fess and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains codelibs/fess?
codelibs/fess is maintained by codelibs. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 16 open issues.
Are there alternatives to fess?
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