Installation
One command sets everything up.
atlas init handles Meilisearch, indexing, and MCP config automatically. Python 3.11+ required.
Install
Install Atlas via pip. The [parsers] extra bundles tree-sitter grammars for all 18 supported languages.
pip install "hornsa-atlas[parsers]"
Python 3.11+ required. PyPI: pypi.org/project/hornsa-atlas
Run atlas init
Run this once inside your project directory. It downloads and starts Meilisearch, indexes your codebase, and writes the MCP config for your client automatically.
atlas init
Downloads Meilisearch, indexes your project, writes MCP config automatically.
Reload your client
Reload your AI assistant so it picks up the new MCP server. In VS Code-based editors use the command palette; in Claude Desktop or Zed, restart the app.
Ctrl+Shift+P → Reload Window
Works with Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, Zed.
Pro activation
Unlock Pro features.
After purchasing Atlas Pro, you receive a licence key. Activate it with:
atlas activate ATLAS-xxxx.xxxx
The key is stored in ~/.atlas/config.json and verified locally — no ongoing server call after activation.
Requirements
What you need.
Meilisearch is downloaded and managed automatically by atlas init — no Docker or manual setup required.