Zip FAQs

Question 1

What is Zip MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Zip MCP Server is a tool that allows you to compress, decompress, and get metadata from ZIP files locally using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It's designed to work with AI clients like Claude.

Question 2

What are the key features of Zip?

Accepted Answer

Zip offers file and directory compression/decompression, configurable compression levels, password protection, and metadata retrieval from ZIP archives.

Question 3

How do I use Zip with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You need to configure the MCP JSON generated by Zip in your Claude client. This allows Claude to call Zip's compression, decompression, and metadata retrieval tools.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'echo' tool?

Accepted Answer

The 'echo' tool is a test tool that simply returns your input message. It's used to verify that the Zip MCP server is running correctly and accessible.

Question 5

Does Zip support password protection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Zip supports password protection for both compression and decompression. You can also configure the encryption strength for added security.

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