Zimi
by epheterson · design-creative · mcp-server, lobehub, science-education
Offline knowledge server for ZIM files. Requires external ZIM files directory configured via environment variable ZIM_DIR (default /zims) and a config/cache directory via ZIMI_DATA_DIR (default /config or $ZIM_DIR/.zimi).
Source: https://github.com/epheterson/Zimi
Install
git clone https://github.com/epheterson/ZimiUse this forAI-extracted
- →Search and retrieve information from offline ZIM archives (Wikipedia, medical references, etc.) without internet connectivity
- →Build a self-hosted knowledge base server that indexes multiple ZIM files for cross-source full-text search
- →Access structured encyclopedia data via JSON API for integration into AI applications and knowledge retrieval systems
- →Maintain and auto-update offline content libraries with automatic ZIM file management
Works with
Tags: mcp-server, lobehub, science-education
⭐ 38 GitHub stars · Source: lobehub
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Zimi?
Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.
Which clients support Zimi?
Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.
Is Zimi free?
The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.