MCPtoAI: open-source client shares MCP tools across AI models while credentials stay on-device
abktya · reddit · 2026-10-09
A team open-sourced MCPtoAI, a client for using MCP tools across different AI models without locking the workflow to one provider.
- Runs on macOS/Windows plus a Linux CLI; provider credentials, MCP OAuth tokens, and permission settings all stay on the local device
- Per-tool Off / Ask / Allow permissions, with high-impact actions requiring explicit approval
- Switch models or use it from desktop, web, or phone while keeping the same conversation and MCP setup; tool execution remains controlled by the paired device
- Client code is open source; the authors are actively seeking technical feedback on the permission model, local stdio vs remote MCP handling, and the device/relay architecture
The design goal is preventing remote AI sessions from getting unrestricted access to local capabilities.
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