Overview
what is Hatchling?
Hatchling is an interactive CLI-based chat application that integrates local Large Language Models (LLMs) through Ollama with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool calling capabilities. It serves as the frontend for utilizing all MCP servers in Hatch!
how to use Hatchling?
To use Hatchling, set up Docker and Ollama, then run the application using Docker commands. You can interact with the chat interface and utilize various commands to enable tools and manage sessions.
key features of Hatchling?
- Interactive CLI-based chat interface
- Integration with Ollama API for local LLM support
- Tool execution wrapping for longer tool calling chains
- Appropriate citation of source software used in LLM responses
use cases of Hatchling?
- Engaging in interactive conversations with LLMs for various tasks.
- Utilizing MCP tools for scientific computations and queries.
- Customizing and extending the application with user-defined MCP servers.
FAQ from Hatchling?
- What is the purpose of Hatchling?
Hatchling is designed to facilitate interactions with local LLMs and MCP servers for various applications.
- How do I install Hatchling?
Follow the Docker setup instructions provided in the documentation to install and run Hatchling.
- Can I extend Hatchling with my own tools?
Yes! You can create custom MCP server modules to extend Hatchling's functionality.