mcphost
CLI host application that enables large language models to interact with external tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 1.6k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/mark3labs/mcphost
Overview
mcphost is a command-line interface host application that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow large language models (such as Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Ollama) to interact with external tools. The application supports multiple models and provides a consistent command interface and context management capabilities. Users can configure API keys and other parameters via configuration files or environment variables. Ideal for developers needing to integrate language models with external tools.
Capabilities
- ▪Supports multiple large language models
- ▪Concurrent connections to multiple MCP servers
- ▪Dynamic tool discovery and integration
- ▪Configurable message history window
- ▪OAuth authentication support
Use cases
Setup
go install github.com/mark3labs/mcphost@latest
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FAQ
How do I install mcphost?
Use the command `go install github.com/mark3labs/mcphost@latest`.
Which models are supported?
Supports Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Ollama models.
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