MCP Agent Kit MCP Server

The easiest way to create MCP servers, AI agents, and chatbots with any LLM

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Agent Kit MCP Server?

The easiest way to create MCP servers, AI agents, and chatbots with any LLM

What the server does

const agent = createAgent({ provider: "openai" }); const response = await agent.chat("Hello!"); console.log(response.content); ```

  • Zero Config — Works out of the box with smart defaults
  • Multi-Provider — OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama support
  • Type-Safe — Full TypeScript support with autocomplete
  • Production Ready — Built-in retry, timeout, and error handling
  • Developer Friendly — One-line setup for complex features
  • Extensible — Easy to add custom providers and middleware

Installation

ts-node on npm is all you need. Most clients run it directly, so configuration is a few lines and a restart.

Available tools

The toolset is worth reading before you wire it up, because it tells you what the integration is really for:

  • AgentResponse — The AgentResponse tool exposed by this server
  • Middleware — The Middleware tool exposed by this server

Credentials and setup notes

Configuration is passed through the environment: OPENAI_API_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, OLLAMA_HOST. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.

Worth knowing first

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

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How to install the MCP Agent Kit MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-kit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ts-node"],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "OLLAMA_HOST": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
ANTHROPIC_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
GEMINI_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
OLLAMA_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Agent Kit to AgentResponse.”
  • “Use MCP Agent Kit to Middleware.”

Frequently asked questions

The easiest way to create MCP servers, AI agents, and chatbots with any LLM Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.