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RAR.now MCP Server

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Convert RAR archives to ZIP, 7Z and TAR through MCP-compatible AI clients.

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http rar-now-mcp-server 'https://rar.now/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <RAR.now API key>'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rar-now-mcp-server": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://rar.now/mcp",
            "headers": {
                "X-API-Key": "<RAR.now API key>"
            }
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

RAR.now

Full RAR.now converter application, derived from the JPG.now platform.

Primary domain: https://rar.now

The converter catalog, shared chrome, homepage metadata, API examples, legal copy, and public navigation are tailored to Excel spreadsheets. Configure .env from .env.local.example before running.

Production host, account, port, database identifiers, and deployment steps are documented in docs/DEPLOYMENT.md. Secrets remain in the Git-ignored secrets/deploy.env file.

Frequently asked questions

What is RAR.now MCP Server?

Convert RAR archives to ZIP, 7Z and TAR through MCP-compatible AI clients.

How do I install RAR.now MCP Server?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http rar-now-mcp-server 'https://rar.now/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <RAR.now API key>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does RAR.now MCP Server need an API key?

Yes. It expects X-API-Key, which you set in its configuration.

Is RAR.now MCP Server open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains RAR.now MCP Server?

It is published by chrisyau83. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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