console-chat-gpt v6: An MCP Server for Seamless AI Application Integration

Overview

console-chat-gpt v6 is your ultimate CLI companion, providing seamless interactions with various AI models including Ollama, Anthropic, and more directly from your command line interface. With support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), this server elevates your chat experience by offering efficiency and ease. This comprehensive documentation will guide you through the installation, core features, usage examples, and integration capabilities of console-chat-gpt v6.

🔧 Core Features & MCP Capabilities

console-chat-gpt v6 leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to offer a universal adapter for AI applications. Here are some key capabilities:

Local Model Integration: You can run Ollama-hosted models locally, provided that they have been installed and downloaded.
Anthropic Prompt Caching Support: Fully supported for enhanced efficiency in caching prompts.
Unified Chat Completion Function: Offers a separated library accessible for any application, ensuring a seamless cross-provider API experience. The source code is available in both Python and TypeScript.
MCP Protocol Support: MCP support enabled by simply copying your claude_desktop_config.json to the root directory and renaming it to mcp_config.json.
Unified Chat Completion Function: Available as an independent library for any application, enhancing API interoperability.
Streaming with Supported Models: Streaming is disabled by default but can be enabled via settings. It includes models like Claude Desktop, Continue, Cursor, among others.

⚙️ MCP Architecture & Protocol Implementation

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Overview and Flow Diagram

The MCP protocol streamlines the interaction between AI applications and various data sources or tools using a standardized approach. Below is an overview of how the protocol flows within console-chat-gpt v6:

graph TD
    A[AI Application] -->|MCP Client| B[MCP Protocol]
    B --> C[MCP Server]
    C --> D[Data Source/Tool]
    style A fill:#e1f5fe
    style C fill:#f3e5f5
    style D fill:#e8f5e8

MCP Client Compatibility Matrix

MCP Client	Resources	Tools	Prompts	Status
Claude Desktop	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Continue	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Cursor	❌	✅	❌	Tools Only

This table highlights the compatibility of different MCP clients with console-chat-gpt v6, ensuring robust and secure connectivity.

🚀 Getting Started with Installation

To get started with console-chat-gpt v6, follow these steps:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/amidabuddha/console-chat-gpt.git

Navigate to the Directory:
```
cd console-chat-gpt
```

Install Dependencies:

python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Obtain API Keys: You will need API keys from platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and others, depending on your chosen models.
Configure the Application: The config.toml.sample file is automatically copied to config.toml upon first run with a prompt to enter your API keys. Feel free to customize other settings as needed.
Run the Application:
```
python3 main.py
```

💡 Key Use Cases in AI Workflows

Real-world Scenario 1: Personalized Chatbots

In this scenario, a developer creates a personalized chatbot that adapts to user interactions based on the task's complexity. Console-chat-gpt v6 leverages MCP to dynamically select the appropriate model and context for each conversation.

# Example Python Code Snippet
model_config = {
    "model_name": "anthropic_claude",
    "mcp_config_path": "./mcp_config.json"
}

response = console_chat_gpt.generate_response(prompt, model_config)
print(response)

Real-world Scenario 2: Complex API Integration

A cloud developer integrates various API services into a single application. Using MCP, these APIs can connect seamlessly with the chat server for context-aware data handling.

# Example Python Code Snippet
context_provider = ContextProvider()
response = console_chat_gpt.generate_response(prompt, model_config, context=context_provider.get_context())
print(response)

🔌 Integration with MCP Clients

Integration with various MC clients like Claude Desktop, Continue, Cursor, and others is seamless. Here's a sample configuration for integrating an MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "console-chat-gpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-consolechatgpt"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

📊 Performance & Compatibility Matrix

To ensure smooth and consistent performance, the compatibility matrix provides detailed insights into supported environments:

Environment	Windows (WSL)	macOS	Linux
Supported	✅	✅	✅

🛠️ Advanced Configuration & Security

MCP Configuration Sample

Customize the MCP configuration to ensure seamless integration with your applications. For instance:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "console-chat-gpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-consolechatgpt"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Security Considerations

Environment Variables: Always ensure that sensitive information like API keys are stored securely.
Role Management: Define user roles to control access levels.
Logging and Monitoring: Implement robust logging mechanisms for security auditing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I integrate console-chat-gpt v6 with MCP clients?
- A: Follow the compatibility matrix, and ensure your chosen client supports MCP. Adjust the configuration files accordingly.
Q: What models does this server support out of the box?
- A: Supports Ollama-hosted models locally and other platforms like Anthropic, OpenAI, etc., through their APIs.
Q: Can I customize the AI's role in the conversation?
- A: Yes, users can define roles within the application settings for a more personalized experience.
Q: How does the temperature control feature work?
- A: Adjusting the temperature controls the creativity and randomness of generated responses, enabling finer-grained control over outputs.
Q: Are there any performance considerations I should be aware of?
- A: Ensure that your device meets the minimum system requirements for smooth operation, especially when streaming with supported models.

👨‍💻 Development & Contribution Guidelines

Contributions are welcome! If you find any bugs or wish to contribute improvements, please open an issue on GitHub or submit a pull request. We actively seek community contributions to enhance this tool's capabilities and address any challenges in MCP integration.

🌐 MCP Ecosystem & Resources

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By integrating console-chat-gpt v6 with your AI applications, you can leverage its robust MCP capabilities to enhance efficiency, personalization, and overall user experience.

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