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Counsel MCP Server

Open-source MCP server for connecting AI agents to the Counsel API

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What is the Counsel MCP Server?

Open-source MCP server for connecting AI agents to the Counsel API

What you get

Connect instantly to the hosted Counsel MCP server - no installation required:

  • Hosted & Self-Hosted — - Use the hosted server instantly or run your own instance
  • Strategic Reasoning — - Access Counsel's debate and multi-perspective reasoning engines
  • Advisor Sessions — - Run interactive intake and profile tuning sessions
  • Native OAuth 2.0 — - Standard MCP authentication handled automatically by clients
  • Dual Transport — - STDIO for local clients, HTTP for web clients and shared servers

Configuration and credentials

  1. Node.js 18+ installed on your system 2. A Counsel account at counsel.getmason.dev

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
start_consultationStart a new strategic consultation (debate) to analyze a complex question with multiple perspectives.
get_consultation_status
get_consultation_reportRetrieve the final synthesis report from a completed consultation.
list_consultations
sharpen_questionRefine and improve a strategic question before starting a consultation.
consult_advisorStart an interactive advisor session for brainstorming or scoping problems.

How to install the Counsel MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "counsel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "counsel-mcp-server", "start"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  1. Node.js 18+ installed on your system 2. A Counsel account at counsel.getmason.dev
VariableDescriptionRequired
COUNSEL_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
COUNSEL_API_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Counsel MCP to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Counsel MCP to Cursor.”
  • “Use Counsel MCP to Windsurf.”

Frequently asked questions

Open-source MCP server for connecting AI agents to the Counsel API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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