Utilitybelt
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Utilitybelt is a CLI tool designed to interact with MCP endpoints for command-line AI agents like aider. It helps load aider with the necessary context to call tools on an MCP endpoint.
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What is Utilitybelt?
Utilitybelt is a command-line interface (CLI) tool built to facilitate interaction between AI agents (specifically aider) and MCP (Machine Communication Protocol) endpoints. It acts as a bridge, enabling AI agents to access and utilize tools provided by MCP endpoints.
How to use Utilitybelt?
To use Utilitybelt with aider, run the command /run utilitybelt describe <mcp_endpoint_url> within the aider environment. This will provide a list of command-line calls that aider can use as suggestions for available tools. When calling a tool, use the format /run utilitybelt tools call <mcp_endpoint_url> <tool_name> '<tool_params_escaped_json>'.
Key features of Utilitybelt
MCP endpoint interaction
Aider integration
Tool discovery
Tool execution
Use cases of Utilitybelt
Enabling AI agents to utilize external tools and services.
Integrating AI agents with applications exposing MCP endpoints.
Automating tasks through AI-driven tool orchestration.
Simplifying communication between AI agents and MCP services.
FAQ from Utilitybelt
What is an MCP endpoint?
What is an MCP endpoint?
An MCP endpoint is an interface that exposes functionalities or tools that other applications can access.
How does Utilitybelt help aider?
How does Utilitybelt help aider?
Utilitybelt provides aider with the information it needs to understand and use the tools available on an MCP endpoint.
What format should tool parameters be in?
What format should tool parameters be in?
Tool parameters should be in escaped JSON format.
Where can I find the MCP endpoint URL?
Where can I find the MCP endpoint URL?
The MCP endpoint URL depends on where the MCP service is hosted. Consult the documentation for that particular MCP service.
What happens if the MCP endpoint is unavailable?
What happens if the MCP endpoint is unavailable?
Utilitybelt will likely return an error message if it cannot connect to the MCP endpoint.