How do I install the simplechatjs mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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SimpleChatJS MCP Server

Simple chat with MCP support - Electron app

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What is the SimpleChatJS MCP Server?

Simple chat with MCP support - Electron app

What it actually does

An Electron desktop AI chat application with MCP (Model Context Protocol) support.

Multiple persistent chat sessions with SQLite storage
Real-time streaming responses from AI providers
Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for tool execution
Chat branching and turn-based history
Multimodal messages (images, documents)
Debug panels with API request/response inspection

Configuration

Node.js - An AI API (Ollama, OpenAI, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint)

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How to install the SimpleChatJS MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplechatjs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js - An AI API (Ollama, OpenAI, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint)

Example prompts to try

“Use SimpleChatJS to Ollama.”
“Use SimpleChatJS to Anthropic.”
“Use SimpleChatJS to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

Simple chat with MCP support - Electron app Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.