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?
- 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 usingpython -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?
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?
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?
How do I install the Mattermost MCP Host?
Use pip install mattermost-mcp-host
to install the package.
How do I configure the integration?
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?
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>
.