Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP
The easiest hosted multimodal RAG MCP server for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and agent workflows. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
People connecting AI & ML tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 2 · #34 OF 95 MAINTAINED AI & ML · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP
before you install - you'll need
Set CALYPSO_API_KEY before connecting. CALYPSO_API_BASE_URL is optional or environment-specific per the README.
Claude Code
claude mcp add calypso-so-calypso-mcp-server -- npx -y @calypsohq/multimodal-rag-mcp-server Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"calypso-so-calypso-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@calypsohq/multimodal-rag-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license MIT - declared in the repository
npm package @calypsohq/multimodal-rag-mcp-server - the @calypsohq scope differs from the repo owner (calypso-so); confirm it's the project's official package
registry namespace io.github.calypso-so is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · Who maintains Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP
Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP is maintained by calypso-so. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to May 2026.
04 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/calypso-so/calypso-mcp-server
- category
- AI & ML - ranked #34 of 95 actively-maintained AI & ML servers as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.calypso-so/multimodal-rag-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-06-03 · 7 versions)
- packages
- npm:@calypsohq/multimodal-rag-mcp-server
05 · Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP FAQ
What is Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP?
The easiest hosted multimodal RAG MCP server for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and agent workflows. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
Is Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP?
Run `npx -y @calypsohq/multimodal-rag-mcp-server`. The README documents 2 environment variables (CALYPSO_API_KEY, CALYPSO_API_BASE_URL) to set first. Set CALYPSO_API_KEY before connecting. CALYPSO_API_BASE_URL is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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