Use Foldr with Jan AI (MCP)
Jan is an open-source, privacy-focused desktop AI chat app that runs entirely offline — a direct Ollama alternative with a nicer UI. Jan added MCP support in its v0.5 series. Foldr bridges Jan's local-first ethos with selective publishing: your conversation stays private, only the explicit file upload goes out.
Installation
Add the Foldr MCP server to Jan AI with the snippet below. Replace fs_live_... with an API key from foldr.space/developers.
{
"mcpServers": {
"foldr": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@foldr/mcp-server"],
"env": { "FOLDR_API_KEY": "fs_live_..." }
}
}
}Setup tip: Jan → Settings → Extensions → Model Context Protocol.
Official Jan AI MCP docsWhat You Can Do
- Upload any file from Jan AI to Foldr and get a shareable URL back in the same turn
- Shorten long URLs to foldr.space/s/... links without leaving Jan AI
- Create or update a Foldr bio page from a Jan AI conversation
- Generate a hosted Foldr form and paste the submission URL into your reply
Jan AI + Foldr FAQ
How do I install the Foldr MCP server in Jan AI?
Open Jan AI's MCP configuration (the JSON settings file) and paste the config block shown above. Set FOLDR_API_KEY to a key you create at foldr.space/api-keys. Restart Jan AI if it doesn't hot-reload.
Which Foldr plan do I need to use the MCP integration with Jan AI?
The Foldr MCP server is available on every paid plan (Pro from $5/mo and Developer tier for API-heavy usage). The free tier can generate temporary 7-day links; for permanent storage, a Pro plan or Foldr Space is required.
I set the key but Jan AI says the Foldr tool isn't available — what's wrong?
The two most common issues: (1) Jan AI wasn't restarted after editing the config — most MCP hosts need a restart to pick up new servers. (2) Your API key is missing the `mcp:invoke` scope. Regenerate a key at foldr.space/api-keys with full scope and retry.
Can Jan AI upload files directly to Foldr, or just generate URLs?
Jan AI can do both. The MCP server exposes tools for `upload_file` (takes a local path or base64 blob), `shorten_url`, and `create_bio_page`. Any file Jan AI can read from disk can be uploaded.
Is the Foldr MCP integration with Jan AI production-ready?
Foldr's MCP server is stable and used in production. Jan AI's MCP support is currently in public beta — suitable for day-to-day use. We pin to stable SDK versions and publish changelog entries for every breaking change.
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Connect Jan AI to Foldr in under a minute
Grab an API key, paste the snippet above into Jan AI's MCP config, and your agent can upload files and share URLs immediately.
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