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Counsel MCP Server

@mercurialsolo

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About Counsel MCP Server

Open-source MCP server for strategic reasoning and multi-perspective analysis. Connect AI agents to Counsel's debate-driven decision-making platform with support for consultations, advisor sessions, and automatic question refinement. Features hosted server for instant setup or se

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Counsel MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "counsel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "counsel-mcp-server",
        "start"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Counsel MCP Server?

Counsel MCP Server is a server that integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide strategic consultations, advisor sessions, and question analysis. It uses multiple AI perspectives to examine questions and generate actionable recommendations. It is intended for users who want automated, multi-perspective analysis via MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code.

How to use Counsel MCP Server?

You can use the hosted version by adding an HTTP transport configuration with the URL http://counsel-mcp.getmason.dev/mcp. For self-hosted STDIO mode, use the command npx -y counsel-mcp-server start and set the COUNSEL_API_KEY environment variable. Invoke tools such as start_consultation, get_consultation_status, and consult_advisor through your MCP client.

Key features of Counsel MCP Server

  • Strategic consultations with multi-perspective AI analysis.
  • Interactive advisor sessions for personalized recommendations.
  • Automatic question refinement for better analysis.
  • Real-time tracking of consultation progress.
  • Comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

Use cases of Counsel MCP Server

  • Sharpen vague questions before launching a full consultation.
  • Get multiple AI perspectives on a business or strategic problem.
  • Run a guided advisor session to receive step‑by‑step recommendations.
  • Monitor the progress of ongoing consultations in real time.
  • Retrieve detailed final reports with analysis and next steps.

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I connect to hosted Counsel MCP Server?

Add the following to your MCP client configuration: `"counsel": { "url": "http://counsel-mcp.getmason.dev/mcp", "transport": "http" }`. No API key is needed for the hosted version.

2

Can I run Counsel MCP Server on my own machine?

Yes. Use the STDIO transport by setting `"command": "npx"` with `"args": ["-y", "counsel-mcp-server", "start"]` and providing your `COUNSEL_API_KEY` in the environment variables.

3

What MCP tools does this server expose?

The server provides six tools: `start_consultation`, `get_consultation_status`, `get_consultation_report`, `list_consultations`, `sharpen_question`, and `consult_advisor`.

4

Do I need an API key for self-hosted mode?

Yes, the self-hosted STDIO configuration requires the `COUNSEL_API_KEY` environment variable to be set.

5

Where can I find documentation and the npm package?

Documentation is at [GitHub](https://github.com/mercurialsolo/counsel-mcp), the web platform is at [https://counsel.getmason.dev](https://counsel.getmason.dev), and the npm package is [counsel-mcp-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/counsel-mcp-server).

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