Vectara MCP Server
🔌 Compatible with Claude Desktop, and any other MCP Client!
Vectara MCP is also compatible with any MCP client
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI systems to interact seamlessly with various data sources and tools, facilitating secure, two-way connections.
Vectara-MCP provides any agentic application with access to fast, reliable RAG with reduced hallucination, powered by Vectara's Trusted RAG platform, through the MCP protocol.
Installation
You can install the package directly from PyPI:
pip install vectara-mcpQuick Start
Secure by Default (HTTP/SSE with Authentication)
# Start server with secure HTTP transport (DEFAULT)
python -m vectara_mcp
# Server running at http://127.0.0.1:8000 with authentication enabledLocal Development Mode (STDIO)
# For Claude Desktop or local development (less secure)
python -m vectara_mcp --stdio
# ⚠️ Warning: STDIO transport is less secure. Use only for local development.Configuration Options
# Custom host and port
python -m vectara_mcp --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8080
# SSE transport mode
python -m vectara_mcp --transport sse --path /sse
# Disable authentication (DANGEROUS - dev only)
python -m vectara_mcp --no-auth
