mcp-simple-openai-assistant
MCP server for OpenAI assistants. mcp-simple-openai-assistant is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by andybrandt. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 5 tools, including create_assistant, list_assistants, modify_assistant, start_thread and send_message, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant and API/OpenAI.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a simple server that enables interaction with OpenAI assistants through the Model Context Protocol, allowing tools like Claude Desktop to create and manage OpenAI assistants.
How to use this MCP
Install via pip, configure with an OpenAI API key in your environment, and integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to your settings. The server handles API communication for creating assistants, managing threads, and sending/receiving messages.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP can be used to integrate OpenAI assistant functionality into other AI tools, enabling features like creating custom assistants, managing conversations, and retrieving responses through a two-stage process to handle longer response times.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-simple-openai-assistant MCP server?
mcp-simple-openai-assistant is a Model Context Protocol server from andybrandt. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-simple-openai-assistant to my AI client?
Add mcp-simple-openai-assistant to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-simple-openai-assistant provide?
mcp-simple-openai-assistant provides 5 tools: create_assistant, list_assistants, modify_assistant, start_thread and send_message.
Is mcp-simple-openai-assistant free to use?
mcp-simple-openai-assistant is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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