What is Mcp Bot

mcp-bot is a Slack AI assistant that utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless AI integration, powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet.

Use cases

Use cases for mcp-bot include summarizing channel activities, managing tools dynamically, maintaining conversation context, and integrating with various MCP servers for enhanced functionality.

How to use

To use mcp-bot, install it in your Slack workspace by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and configuring your Slack app with the necessary tokens. Start the bot using ‘npm start’.

Key features

Key features include Microsoft-themed AI assistance, dynamic tool management through MCP, channel summarization capabilities, context-aware threaded conversations, and an extensible tool system with runtime server management.

Where to use

mcp-bot is primarily used in collaborative environments like Slack, enhancing team communication and productivity through AI-driven assistance.

Microsoft Bot - AI Assistant with MCP Integration

A Slack AI assistant powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet that combines Microsoft’s enthusiasm with modern AI capabilities. The bot integrates the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable dynamic tool usage and extensibility.

Features

• 🤖 Microsoft-themed AI assistant with Claude 3.5 Sonnet integration
• 🔧 Dynamic tool management through MCP (Model Context Protocol)
• 📊 Channel summarization capabilities
• 💬 Threaded conversations with context awareness
• 🛠️ Extensible tool system with runtime server management

Prerequisites

• Slack workspace with admin permissions
• Anthropic API key
• Node.js installed
• (Optional) Python with uv installed for Python-based tools

Environment Variables

Create a .env file with the following:

SLACK_BOT_TOKEN=xoxb-your-bot-token
SLACK_APP_TOKEN=xapp-your-app-token
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-anthropic-key

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create and configure your Slack app:
   • Create a new Slack app at https://api.slack.com/apps
   • Add necessary bot scopes (messages, channels, etc.)
   • Install the app to your workspace
   • Copy the bot and app tokens to your .env file

MCP Server Integration

The bot supports dynamic integration with MCP servers. Two example servers are included:

1. Amazon Fresh Server
2. Python Local Server

You can add new MCP servers at runtime using the bot’s commands:

add_mcp_server [name] [command] [args...]
remove_mcp_server [name]
list_mcp_servers

Running the Bot

npm start

Features in Detail

Channel Summarization

Users can request a summary of recent channel activity using the command:

Assistant, please summarize the activity in this channel!

Conversation Context

The bot maintains conversation context within threads and can:

• Process message history
• Handle tool calls dynamically
• Maintain consistent Microsoft-themed personality
• Format messages appropriately for Slack

Tool Integration

• Dynamic tool discovery from MCP servers
• Runtime server management
• Tool call processing with result handling
• Automatic server reconnection

Development

Project Structure

• src/app.ts: Main application logic
• src/mcp-manager.ts: MCP server management
• Tool servers: Separate processes that provide additional functionality

Adding New Tools

1. Create a new MCP-compatible server
2. Add the server using the bot’s add_mcp_server command
3. Tools will be automatically discovered and made available

License

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