What is Anthropic Mcp Client

The anthropic-mcp-client is a repository that provides example code for integrating MCP servers directly without the need for a separate client. It demonstrates how to interact with Anthropic models via a Zapier MCP server.

Use cases

Use cases include building chatbots for customer service, integrating with other applications via Zapier, and automating tasks that require AI-driven responses and tool usage.

How to use

To use the anthropic-mcp-client, clone the repository and run the main.py script. The script initializes an Anthropic API client, interacts with users, processes messages, and handles responses from the Anthropic model through a specified Zapier MCP server.

Key features

Key features include user interaction through a chatbot interface, message processing with support for text responses and tool calls, response handling for different content types, and formatted output for clarity.

Where to use

The anthropic-mcp-client can be used in various fields such as customer support, virtual assistants, and any application that requires natural language processing and interaction with external tools or services.

Integrate MCP Servers Directly: No Client Needed

This repository contains the example code for the YouTube video: Integrate MCP Servers Directly: No Client Needed.

Resources and Links

• Previous video on using remote MCP servers, using fast-agent as an MCP client.
• Anthropic’s API documentation for the MCP connector.

Code Description

The main.py script implements a chatbot that interacts with an Anthropic model via a Zapier MCP (Managed Component Platform) server. Here’s a summary of its functionality:

• Anthropic Client Initialization: It starts by creating an Anthropic API client.
• User Interaction: It presents a welcome message and then enters a loop to continuously receive text input from the user.
• Message Processing: User messages are sent to an Anthropic model. The API call is configured to route requests through a specified Zapier MCP server. This allows the Anthropic model to potentially use tools or capabilities provided by Zapier.
• Response Handling: The script is designed to handle different types of content in the model’s response:
  • Text: Plain text responses from the model.
  • Tool Calls (mcp_tool_use): Requests from the model to use a specific tool, indicating the tool name, server, and input arguments.
  • Tool Results (mcp_tool_result): The outcomes of tool executions.
• Output Formatting: The script formats and prints these varied content blocks, providing a clear view of the interaction, including any tool usage.
• Exit Condition: The chatbot session ends when the user types ‘bye’.

This script serves as an example of how to integrate Anthropic models with external services or tools using their Managed Component Platform.