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mcp-helper-tools

by MissionSquad

The mcp-helper-tools server provides LLM Agents with system utilities and tools. It enables communication between clients, servers, and LLM agents, leveraging the server's capabilities for task management and automation.

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What is mcp-helper-tools?

This server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a suite of tools and utilities to LLM Agents. It allows agents to perform tasks such as IP geolocation, network diagnostics, system monitoring, cryptographic operations, and QR code generation.

How to use mcp-helper-tools?

To use this server, you need an MCP-compatible client. Install the server using npm or from source, then configure your MCP client settings to include the server. You can then use the mcp.use function to access the various tools, providing the server name ('toolkit-mcp-server'), the tool name (e.g., 'geolocate'), and any required parameters.

Key features of mcp-helper-tools

  • Base64, URL, and HTML encoding/decoding

  • IP geolocation with caching and rate limiting

  • Cryptographic hash generation (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512)

  • QR code generation (terminal output, SVG, Base64 images)

Use cases of mcp-helper-tools

  • Allowing an LLM to determine the geographical location of a user based on their IP address.

  • Enabling an LLM to check the connectivity to a specific website or service.

  • Providing an LLM with system information and load averages for monitoring purposes.

  • Generating unique identifiers (UUIDs) for various applications.

  • Creating QR codes for sharing links or information.

FAQ from mcp-helper-tools

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables communication between clients, servers, and LLM Agents.

How do I install the mcp-helper-tools server?

You can install it using npm (npm install @cyanheads/toolkit-mcp-server) or by cloning the repository and building it from source.

How do I configure my MCP client to use this server?

Add the server configuration to your MCP client settings, specifying the command to run the server and any necessary environment variables.

What kind of security tools are available?

The server provides cryptographic hash generation (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512), constant-time hash comparison, and UUID generation.

How can I contribute to this project?

Fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.