Ultra MCP
All Models. One Interface. Zero Friction.
🚀 Ultra MCP - A Model Context Protocol server that exposes OpenAI, Gemini, Azure OpenAI, and xAI Grok AI models through a single MCP interface for use with Claude Code and Cursor.
Stop wasting time having meetings with human. Now it's time to ask AI models do this.
Inspiration
This project is inspired by:
- Agent2Agent (A2A) by Google - Thank you Google for pioneering agent-to-agent communication protocols
- Zen MCP - The AI orchestration server that enables Claude to collaborate with multiple AI models
Why Ultra MCP?
While inspired by zen-mcp-server, Ultra MCP offers several key advantages:
🚀 Easier to Use
- No cloning required - Just run
npx ultra-mcpto get started - NPM package - Install globally with
npm install -g ultra-mcp - Interactive setup - Guided configuration with
npx ultra-mcp config - Zero friction - From zero to AI-powered coding in under a minute
📊 Built-in Usage Analytics
- Local SQLite database - All usage data stored locally using libSQL
- Automatic tracking - Every LLM request is tracked with token counts and costs
- Usage statistics - View your AI usage with
npx ultra-mcp db:stats - Privacy first - Your data never leaves your machine
🌐 Modern Web Dashboard
- Beautiful UI - React dashboard with Tailwind CSS
- Real-time stats - View usage trends, costs by provider, and model distribution
- Easy access - Just run
npx ultra-mcp dashboard - Configuration UI - Manage API keys and model priorities from the web
🔧 Additional Benefits
- Simplified tools - Maximum 4 parameters per tool (vs zen's 10-15)
- Smart defaults - Optimal model selection out of the box
- TypeScript first - Full type safety and better developer experience
- Regular updates - Active development with new features weekly
Features
- 🤖 Multi-Model Support: Integrate OpenAI (GPT-5), Google Gemini (2.5 Pro), Azure OpenAI, and xAI Grok models
- 🔌 MCP Protocol: Standard Model Context Protocol interface
- 🎯 Discoverable Prompts: All 25 tools available as prompts in Claude Code (New in v0.7.0)
- 🧠 Deep Reasoning Tools: Access GPT-5 for complex problem-solving
- 🔍 Investigation & Research: Built-in tools for thorough investigation and research
- 🌐 Google Search Integration: Gemini 2.5 Pro with real-time web search
- ⚡ Real-time Streaming: Live model responses via Vercel AI SDK
- 🔧 Zero Config: Interactive setup with smart defaults
- 🔑 Secure Configuration: Local API key storage with
conflibrary - 🧪 TypeScript: Full type safety and modern development experience
Quick Start
Installation
# Install globally via npm
npm install -g ultra-mcp
# Or run directly with npx
npx -y ultra-mcp config
Configuration
Set up your API keys interactively:
npx -y ultra-mcp config
This will:
- Show current configuration status
- Present a provider-first menu to select which AI provider to configure
- Guide you through setting API keys, base URLs, and preferred models
- Store configuration securely on your system
- Auto-load settings when the server starts
New in v0.5.10:
- 🎯 Provider-first configuration - Select specific provider to configure
- 🤖 OpenAI-Compatible support - Configure Ollama (local) or OpenRouter (400+ models)
- 📋 Model selection - Choose your preferred model from categorized lists
Running the Server
# Run the MCP server
npx -y ultra-mcp
# Or after building locally
bun run build
node dist/cli.js
CLI Commands
Ultra MCP provides several powerful commands:
config - Interactive Configuration
npx -y ultra-mcp config
Configure API keys interactively with a user-friendly menu system.
dashboard - Web Dashboard
npx -y ultra-mcp dashboard
# Custom port
npx -y ultra-mcp dashboard --port 4000
# Development mode
npx -y ultra-mcp dashboard --dev
Launch the web dashboard to view usage statistics, manage configurations, and monitor AI costs.
install - Install for Claude Code
npx -y ultra-mcp install
Automatically install Ultra MCP as an MCP server for Claude Code.
doctor - Health Check
npx -y ultra-mcp doctor
# Test connections to providers
npx -y ultra-mcp doctor --test
Check installation health and test API connections.
chat - Interactive Chat
npx -y ultra-mcp chat
# Specify model and provider
npx -y ultra-mcp chat -m gpt-5 -p openai
npx -y ultra-mcp chat -m grok-4 -p grok
Chat interactively with AI models from the command line.
Database Commands
db:show - Show Database Info
npx -y ultra-mcp db:show
Display database file location and basic statistics.
db:stats - Usage Statistics
npx -y ultra-mcp db:stats
Show detailed usage statistics for the last 30 days including costs by provider.
db:view - Database Viewer
npx -y ultra-mcp db:view
Launch Drizzle Studio to explore the usage database interactively.
Integration with Claude Code
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
# Install Ultra MCP for Claude Code
npx -y ultra-mcp install
This command will:
- Detect Claude Code installation
- Add Ultra MCP as an MCP server
- Configure for user or project scope
- Verify API key configuration
Manual Installation
Add to your Claude Code settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultra-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ultra-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
Integration with Cursor
First configure your API keys:
npx -y ultra-mcp config
Then add to your Cursor MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultra-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ultra-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
Ultra MCP will automatically use the API keys you configured with the config command.
MCP Tools & Prompts
Ultra MCP provides powerful AI tools accessible through Claude Code and Cursor. New in v0.7.0: All tools are now also available as discoverable prompts in Claude Code.
🎯 Prompts Support (New in v0.7.0)
All Ultra MCP tools are now exposed as discoverable prompts in Claude Code, making them even easier to use:
- 25 discoverable prompts corresponding to all existing tools
- Parameter guidance built into each prompt template
- Natural language interface for all AI capabilities
- Automatic discovery by Claude Code and other MCP clients
How to use prompts:
- Type
/in Claude Code to see available prompts - Select any Ultra MCP prompt (e.g., "Deep Reasoning", "Code Review", "Debug Issue")
- Fill in the parameters through the guided interface
- Claude automatically generates the appropriate instruction
This makes Ultra MCP's powerful AI capabilities more accessible than ever!
🧠 Deep Reasoning (deep-reasoning)
Leverage advanced AI models for complex problem-solving and analysis.
- Default: GPT-5 for OpenAI/Azure, Gemini 2.5 Pro with Google Search, Grok-4 for xAI
- Use Cases: Complex algorithms, architectural decisions, deep analysis
🔍 Investigate (investigate)
Thoroughly investigate topics with configurable depth levels.
- Depth Levels: shallow, medium, deep
- Google Search: Enabled by default for Gemini
- Use Cases: Research topics, explore concepts, gather insights
📚 Research (research)
Conduct comprehensive research with multiple output formats.
- Output Formats: summary, detailed, academic
- Use Cases: Literature reviews, technology comparisons, documentation
📋 List Models (list-ai-models)
View all available AI models and their configuration status.
Example Usage
// In Claude Code or Cursor with MCP
await use_mcp_tool('ultra-mcp', 'deep-reasoning', {
provider: 'openai',
prompt: 'Design a distributed caching system for microservices',
reasoningEffort: 'high',
});
Development
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/RealMikeChong/ultra-mcp
cd ultra-mcp
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Build TypeScript
bun run build
# Run tests
bun run test
# Development mode with watch
bun run dev
# Test with MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/cli.js
Architecture
Ultra MCP acts as a bridge between multiple AI model providers and MCP clients:
- MCP Protocol Layer: Implements Model Context Protocol for Claude Code/Cursor communication
- Model Providers: Integrates OpenAI, Google (Gemini), Azure OpenAI, and xAI Grok via Vercel AI SDK
- Unified Interface: Single MCP interface to access multiple AI models
- Configuration Management: Secure local storage with schema validation
Key Components
src/cli.ts- CLI entry point with commandersrc/server.ts- MCP server implementationsrc/config/- Configuration management with schema validationsrc/handlers/- MCP protocol handlerssrc/providers/- Model provider implementationssrc/utils/- Shared utilities for streaming and error handling
Configuration Storage
Ultra MCP stores configuration in your system's default config directory:
- macOS:
~/Library/Preferences/ultra-mcp-nodejs/ - Linux:
~/.config/ultra-mcp/ - Windows:
%APPDATA%\ultra-mcp-nodejs\
Environment Variables
You can also set API keys and base URLs via environment variables:
OPENAI_API_KEY/OPENAI_BASE_URLGOOGLE_API_KEY/GOOGLE_BASE_URLAZURE_API_KEY/AZURE_BASE_URL(base URL required for Azure)XAI_API_KEY/XAI_BASE_URL
Note: Configuration file takes precedence over environment variables.
Vector Embeddings Configuration
Ultra MCP supports vector embeddings for semantic code search. By default, it uses text-embedding-3-small for cost efficiency (6.5x cheaper than the large model).
Embedding Model Configuration
You can customize the embedding models in your configuration:
{
"vectorConfig": {
"embeddingModel": {
"openai": "text-embedding-3-small", // or "text-embedding-3-large"
"azure": "text-embedding-3-small", // or "text-embedding-3-large"
"gemini": "text-embedding-004"
}
}
}
Model Comparison
| Model | Cost | Dimensions | MTEB Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-3-small | $0.02/1M tokens | 1536 | 62.3% | Cost-effective code search |
| text-embedding-3-large | $0.13/1M tokens | 3072 | 64.6% | Maximum accuracy |
Migration Notes
- Existing Databases: If you have an existing vector database created with
text-embedding-3-large, it will continue to work but won't be compatible with new embeddings fromtext-embedding-3-small. Consider re-indexing if you want to use the smaller model. - Backward Compatibility: You can always override the model by configuring
embeddingModelin your vector config.
Roadmap
Phase 1: Zero Config Setup
- Interactive mode for seamless first-time setup
- Auto-detection of available API keys
- Smart defaults and configuration recommendations
- One-command installation and setup
Phase 2: Integration Helpers
- Helper commands to integrate Ultra MCP into Claude Code
- Cursor IDE integration utilities
- Auto-generation of MCP server configuration files
- Integration validation and troubleshooting tools
Phase 3: Cost Dashboard & Analytics
- Web UI dashboard using React, shadcn/ui, and Tremor
- SQLite database for usage tracking via Drizzle ORM
- Real-time cost monitoring and budget alerts
- Usage analytics and model performance insights
- Export capabilities for billing and reporting
Phase 4: Workflow Optimization
- Use Ultra MCP to 100x your current LLM coding workflows
- Advanced prompt templates and automation
- Multi-model orchestration and fallback strategies
- Workflow optimization recommendations
- Performance monitoring and optimization tools
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature-name - Make your changes and add tests
- Run tests:
npm test - Commit changes:
git commit -m "Add feature" - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature-name - Submit a pull request
Testing
# Run all tests
bun run test
# Run tests with UI
bun run test:ui
# Run tests with coverage
bun run test:coverage
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
- Google for the Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol inspiring agent interoperability
- BeehiveInnovations for Zen MCP demonstrating AI model orchestration
- Anthropic for the Model Context Protocol
- Vercel for the excellent AI SDK
About the Author
👋 Mike Chong - Building tools to amplify human potential through AI.
As one of the earliest users of GitHub Copilot (personally invited by Nat Friedman, former GitHub CEO), I've witnessed firsthand how AI-assisted development can transform the way we build software. My journey as a former engineer on Outlook iOS/Android taught me the importance of creating tools that genuinely improve people's daily lives.
Ultra MCP represents my vision of democratizing access to the best AI models, making cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible to every developer through a unified, simple interface. I believe that by removing barriers between developers and AI models, we can accelerate innovation and create a better world for everyone.
"The future belongs to those who can seamlessly orchestrate human creativity with AI capabilities."
Why Ultra MCP is Different from Zen MCP Server
While both projects aim to enhance AI development workflows, Ultra MCP brings unique advantages:
-
Written in TypeScript - Full type safety, excellent IDE support, and a more maintainable codebase
-
Vector Search Support - Built-in semantic code search using vector embeddings
- Index your entire codebase with
npx ultra-mcp index - Search with natural language queries:
npx ultra-mcp search "authentication logic" - Powered by OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and Google Gemini embeddings
- Local SQLite storage with libSQL vector extension for efficient similarity search
- Smart chunking and overlap for optimal search results
- Index your entire codebase with
-
Built-in Dashboard & Usage Tracking - Comprehensive analytics and cost monitoring
- Web dashboard with live metrics and real-time statistics
- Automatic tracking of all LLM requests with token counts
- Continuously updated pricing via LiteLLM - Accurate cost calculations
- Tiered pricing support (e.g., Gemini's long-context pricing tiers)
- SQLite database powered by libSQL for local-first privacy
-
Advanced Pricing System - Real-time cost management
- Fetches latest pricing from LiteLLM's GitHub repository
- File-based caching with 1-hour TTL to minimize network calls
- CLI commands:
npx ultra-mcp pricing show gpt-4o - Accurate cost tracking for hundreds of models across all providers
- Automatic fallback to cached data when offline
Unlike many MCP implementations, Ultra MCP includes built-in vector search and a pricing-aware dashboard out of the box. These features make Ultra MCP particularly suited for developers who want robust tooling with built-in cost visibility and intelligent code search capabilities for responsible AI usage.