🚀 Civicnet MCP Server – Model Context Protocol

What is Civicnet MCP Server?

Civicnet MCP Server is a modular, principle-driven server for running local, trusted, and agentic community AI. It powers neighborhood, city, or organization-level nodes in the CivicNet/Konstellation federated civic grid, ingesting and validating local data, orchestrating agentic models, and applying civic principles (equity, truth, privacy, transparency) to every query and output.

How to use Civicnet MCP Server?

Clone the repository, copy config/.env.example to .env, edit environment variables (API keys, DB, LLM settings), then run docker-compose up --build. Access the API documentation at http://localhost:4000/docs (Swagger/OpenAPI by default).

Key features of Civicnet MCP Server

• LLM-agnostic: plug in any modern language model
• Cloud-agnostic: deploy on cloud, on-prem, edge, or local device
• Principle repository for defining, auditing, and evolving community values
• Modular agentic logic (chain-of-thought, self-reflection, role simulation, etc.)
• Data stewards with fine-grained connectors for local, open, and federated data
• Full audit trail: every output, agent step, and data source is logged

Use cases of Civicnet MCP Server

• Generate a civic case study (e.g., housing crisis) with maps, timelines, and equity analysis
• Run participatory budgeting simulations with role-played debate between agents
• Publish a principle-aligned data API for local dashboards and GIS clients
• Audit all outputs for bias, error, and compliance with community principles
• Federate with other neighborhood or city nodes to compare and remix analyses

FAQ from Civicnet MCP Server

What languages/frameworks does the server use?

TypeScript/Node.js by default; Python agent compatibility is on the roadmap.

How do I deploy the server?

It is Dockerized; you can deploy on your cloud, on-premises, edge device, or local machine. The quickstart uses Docker Compose.

How does the server handle data privacy and security?

Sensitive data is never shared or exposed without explicit principle-driven consent and redaction. Each node is sandboxed; federation is always opt-in and auditable.

What license is the server released under?

AGPL 2.0 – open, remixable, and community-driven.

Can I federate with other Civcnet MCP Servers?

Yes. The server is designed to federate—publish/share insights with other communities, cities, or regions while keeping full local governance and privacy. Federation is opt-in and all shared data is auditable.