> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://linkly.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Linkly AI in Cherry Studio

> Integrate your Linkly AI local knowledge base with Cherry Studio to enhance document retrieval capabilities in multi-model AI conversations

## What You Can Do

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Enhance Cherry Studio's knowledge base capabilities">
    Cherry Studio is a widely-used AI client with a built-in knowledge base, but
    its simple RAG approach cannot satisfy many users' needs. Linkly AI is a
    perfect enhancement. Plus, your knowledge base can be used across more AI
    assistants.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Share one local knowledge base across multiple models">
    Whether you switch to GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini, access your local documents
    on your computer through Linkly AI — no need to repeatedly upload the same
    materials to each model. Configure once and share across all models.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Compare how different models handle private documents">
    Use the same local documents as input and feed them to different models via
    Linkly AI, comparing their understanding and analysis quality of the same
    content to find the model best suited for your use case.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Search local notes anytime during a conversation">
    Ask "What have I recorded about XX?" directly in a chat. Cherry Studio calls
    Linkly AI's `search` tool to search all your notes on your computer and
    responds — without interrupting the conversation flow.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Prerequisites

* [Cherry Studio](https://cherry-ai.com) installed
* Linkly AI Desktop running with the MCP service active

## Configuration Steps

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="MCP HTTP (Recommended)" icon="globe">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open MCP settings">
        In Cherry Studio, go to **Settings → MCP Servers → Add**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add Linkly AI MCP">
        Fill in the following:

        * Name: `linkly-ai`
        * Type: `StreamableHTTP`
        * URL: `http://127.0.0.1:60606/mcp`
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="MCP Stdio" icon="terminal">
    First [install Linkly AI CLI](/docs/en/use-cli).

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open MCP settings">
        In Cherry Studio, go to **Settings → MCP Servers → Add**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add Linkly AI MCP">
        Fill in the following:

        * Name: `linkly-ai`
        * Type: `stdio`
        * Command: `linkly`
        * Args: `mcp`
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Getting Started

Once configured, ask questions directly in Cherry Studio's AI conversation, and the AI will automatically call Linkly AI's tools to search and read your local documents.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cannot connect to MCP service">
    Please check: 1. Whether Linkly AI Desktop is running 2. Whether the MCP
    service is active 3. Whether the port number is 60606 (you can confirm in
    Linkly AI settings)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>