UBOS Asset Marketplace: Goose App Maker MCP Server - Unleash the Power of Web App Creation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven application development, staying ahead requires tools that are both powerful and intuitive. The UBOS Asset Marketplace introduces the Goose App Maker MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, a revolutionary solution designed to simplify the creation, management, and deployment of web applications within the Goose ecosystem. This MCP server empowers users to harness the full potential of Goose for API calls, data access, and more, all through a streamlined and user-friendly interface.

What is the Goose App Maker MCP Server?

The Goose App Maker MCP Server is essentially a bridge between your creative ideas and the Goose platform’s robust capabilities. It allows you to build web applications that seamlessly integrate with Goose, leveraging its extensions and backend functionalities. Think of it as a low-code/no-code solution for building custom web apps that can interact with data, perform complex operations, and present information in a user-friendly manner.

Key Features:

• Simplified App Creation: Create new web applications from basic instructions. No need to be a coding expert – the MCP Server guides you through the process.
• Centralized App Management: Store all your apps in a dedicated directory (~/.config/goose/app-maker-apps), each neatly organized in its own subdirectory for easy access and management.
• On-Demand Local Serving: Serve web applications locally with a single command. Test and refine your apps in a controlled environment before deploying them.
• Integrated Browser Access: Open web applications directly in your default browser, or even in chromeless mode for a cleaner, more focused testing experience.
• Comprehensive App Listing: Easily list all available web applications, providing a clear overview of your project portfolio.
• Goose Backend Integration: Build apps that leverage Goose as a generic backend, accessing its powerful functionalities and extensions.

Use Cases: Transforming Ideas into Reality

The Goose App Maker MCP Server opens up a world of possibilities for various use cases, empowering developers and non-developers alike to create custom web applications that solve real-world problems.

• Data Visualization Dashboards: Create interactive dashboards that visualize data retrieved from Goose. Display key metrics, charts, and graphs to gain insights and make data-driven decisions. Imagine a dashboard that pulls real-time data from various sources, processes it using Goose’s data manipulation capabilities, and presents it in an easy-to-understand format.
• Custom Data Entry Forms: Build custom forms for data entry and submission. Streamline data collection processes and ensure data integrity. For instance, create a form that allows users to input information, which is then validated by Goose before being stored in a database.
• API Integration Tools: Develop web applications that act as frontends for various APIs. Simplify API interactions and provide a user-friendly interface for accessing and manipulating data from different sources. Think of an app that integrates with a social media API, allowing users to manage their accounts and track their performance from a single interface.
• Educational Applications: Create interactive learning modules and educational tools that leverage Goose for data processing and analysis. Develop engaging content that enhances the learning experience. For example, build an app that teaches statistics by allowing users to manipulate datasets and visualize the results.
• Internal Business Tools: Develop custom tools tailored to specific business needs. Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and improve overall productivity. Examples include apps for managing inventory, tracking sales, or generating reports.
• AI Agent Interfaces: Design user-friendly interfaces for interacting with AI Agents powered by UBOS. Build custom dashboards for monitoring agent performance, managing tasks, and visualizing results. This allows users to easily control and monitor their AI agents, making them more accessible and user-friendly.

Dive Deeper: Examples in Action

Let’s explore some concrete examples of how the Goose App Maker MCP Server can be used to create powerful web applications:

• Loading Data via Goose: Imagine an application that fetches data from various sources using Goose extensions, processes it, and displays it in a user-friendly format. This could be anything from stock prices to weather information to social media trends.

  

  

  

  Goose keeps track of your apps:

  

• Making Apps On Demand: Quickly create applications with minimal configuration. The MCP Server provides templates and resources that streamline the development process.

  

• Displaying Rich Data: Showcase data in tabular or list formats, making it easy to understand and analyze. This is particularly useful for displaying complex datasets and generating reports.

  

How It Works: A Technical Overview

The Goose App Maker MCP Server operates on a non-blocking, asynchronous request-response pattern. This allows web applications to send requests to Goose and receive responses without blocking the main thread, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.

Key Components:

• Client-Side Request Flow:

  • The user initiates a request through the web application.
  • The client calls one of the request functions (gooseRequestText, gooseRequestList, or gooseRequestTable).
  • The function generates a unique responseId and sends a request to Goose, instructing it to call app_response with this ID.
  • The function then calls waitForResponse(responseId), which polls the /wait_for_response/{responseId} endpoint.
  • This endpoint blocks until the response is available or a timeout occurs.
  • When the response is available, it’s returned to the client and displayed.

• Server-Side Processing:

  • The /wait_for_response/{responseId} endpoint uses condition variables to block until a response is available.
  • When Goose processes the request, it calls the app_response function with the response data and the responseId.
  • The app_response function stores the response in the app_responses dictionary and notifies any waiting threads using the condition variable.
  • The blocked HTTP request is then unblocked and returns the response to the client.

• Thread Synchronization:

  • The system uses Python’s threading.Condition for thread synchronization.
  • When a client requests a response that isn’t available yet, a condition variable is created for that responseId.
  • The HTTP handler thread waits on this condition with a timeout (30 seconds).
  • When the response becomes available, the condition is notified.
  • If the timeout expires before the response is available, an error is returned.

UBOS Integration: The Future of AI Agent Development

The Goose App Maker MCP Server seamlessly integrates with the UBOS platform, a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform designed to bring AI Agents to every business department. By using the MCP Server in conjunction with UBOS, you can:

• Orchestrate AI Agents: Build custom interfaces for managing and monitoring your AI Agents.
• Connect to Enterprise Data: Seamlessly connect your web applications to your enterprise data sources through Goose and UBOS.
• Build Custom AI Agents: Leverage UBOS’s tools and resources to build custom AI Agents tailored to your specific needs.
• Create Multi-Agent Systems: Develop complex systems that involve multiple AI Agents working together to achieve a common goal.

The integration with UBOS enhances the capabilities of the Goose App Maker MCP Server, making it a powerful tool for building AI-driven web applications that can transform businesses.

Getting Started: Installation and Usage

Installing the Goose App Maker MCP Server is simple. Just click on the provided link:

click here to install in goose 🪿 🪿🪿🪿🪿🪿🪿🪿🪿🪿

Once installed, you can run the MCP Server directly from source using the following command in Goose:

sh uv --directory $PWD run python main.py

Important: This MCP requires the Goose desktop app to run, as it accesses goose-server/goosed.

Building and Publishing Your Apps

To build and publish your applications, follow these steps:

1. (Optional) Build in a Clean Environment Using uv:

   sh uv venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate uv pip install build python -m build

2. Publishing:

   • Update the version in pyproject.toml:

     toml [project] version = “x.y.z” # Update this

   • Build the package:

     bash

     Clean previous builds

     rm -rf dist/* python -m build

   • Publish to PyPI:

     bash

     Install twine if needed

     uv pip install twine

     Upload to PyPI

     python -m twine upload dist/*

Conclusion: Empowering Innovation

The Goose App Maker MCP Server is more than just a tool; it’s a gateway to innovation. By simplifying web app creation and seamlessly integrating with Goose and UBOS, it empowers developers and businesses to build custom solutions that drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and unlock new possibilities. Embrace the power of the Goose App Maker MCP Server and transform your ideas into reality.