# Daniel LightRAG

> Use this tool when you need to integrate with local LightRAG instances for seamless document management, querying, and knowledge graph operations. It solves problems of manual API interactions and provides conversational access to knowledge graphs and document processing workflows. The tool accepts natural language commands as input and outputs processed data, making it ideal for users running local LightRAG deployments who want efficient control over their data and processing pipeline.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/desimpkins-lightrag  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/desimpkins-lightrag

## Description

LightRAG MCP server that provides complete integration with local LightRAG instances through 22 tools across document management, querying, knowledge graph operations, and system monitoring. Built by Daniel Simpkins, the implementation connects to LightRAG servers via HTTP API with comprehensive error handling and response validation using Pydantic models, supporting operations like text insertion, file uploads, hybrid querying modes, entity/relation management, and pipeline status tracking. Designed for users running local LightRAG deployments who want conversational access to their knowledge graphs and document processing workflows without manual API interactions, enabling seamless RAG operations through natural language commands while maintaining full control over their data and processing pipeline.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** devops-ci
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/desimpkins-lightrag)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/desimpkins/daniel-lightrag-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "desimpkins-lightrag"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/desimpkins-lightrag` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/desimpkins-lightrag/pull`

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