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Mattermost MCP Host

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A Mattermost integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that leverages AI language models to provide an intelligent interface for managing and executing tools through Mattermost.

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What is Mattermost MCP Host?

A Mattermost integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that uses AI language models to manage and execute tools. It allows users to interact with MCP servers and their tools directly from Mattermost.

How to use Mattermost MCP Host?

  1. Install the package using pip install mattermost-mcp-host. 2. Configure environment variables such as Mattermost URL, token, team name, and AI API keys. 3. Start the integration using python -m mattermost_mcp_host. 4. Use the provided commands in Mattermost channels like /help, /servers, /<server_name> tools, and /<server_name> call <tool_name> <args>.

Key features of Mattermost MCP Host

  • AI-Powered Assistance leveraging Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini

  • MCP Server Integration

  • Tool Management

  • Thread-Based Conversations

  • Tool Chaining

  • Resource Discovery

  • Multiple Provider Support

Use cases of Mattermost MCP Host

  • Managing and executing tools through Mattermost using AI-powered assistance

  • Chaining multiple tools together to accomplish complex tasks via AI

  • Interacting with remote services via the MCP protocol.

  • Automating workflows within Mattermost channels by triggering tools via the AI integration.

FAQ from Mattermost MCP Host

What is the Mattermost MCP Host?

It's a Mattermost integration that connects to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing you to use AI models to interact with and manage tools directly within Mattermost.

What are the prerequisites for using this integration?

You need Python 3.13.1+, a Mattermost server, a bot account in Mattermost, and access to at least one LLM API (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini).

How do I install the Mattermost MCP Host?

Use pip install mattermost-mcp-host to install the package.

How do I configure the integration?

Set the required environment variables: MATTERMOST_URL, MATTERMOST_TOKEN, MATTERMOST_TEAM_NAME, and the API key for your chosen LLM provider.

What commands can I use in Mattermost once the integration is running?

You can use /help, /servers, /<server_name> tools, and /<server_name> call <tool_name> <args>.