Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MCP Server

Q: What is MCP Server?

A: MCP Server is a self-hostable, open-source application that acts as your AI second brain. It allows you to connect to various local and online LLMs (like GPT, Claude, Gemini) and access information from the web and your documents to build custom AI agents, automate tasks, and perform deep research.

Q: What are the key features of MCP Server?

A: Key features include LLM compatibility, universal data access, multi-platform access, customizable AI agents, automation capabilities, advanced semantic search, and multimedia support.

Q: How can I self-host MCP Server?

A: You can find detailed instructions on how to self-host MCP Server in the official documentation: https://docs.khoj.dev/get-started/setup.

Q: Which LLMs are compatible with MCP Server?

A: MCP Server is compatible with a wide range of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Qwen, and Mistral.

Q: What types of documents can MCP Server access?

A: MCP Server can access various document types, including image, PDF, Markdown, Org-mode, Word, and Notion files.

Q: Can I use MCP Server on my mobile device?

A: Yes, you can access MCP Server from your browser, Obsidian, Emacs, desktop, phone, or even WhatsApp.

Q: What is the difference between the cloud app and the self-hosted version?

A: The cloud app (https://app.khoj.dev) is a hosted version of MCP Server that you can use without setting up your own infrastructure. The self-hosted version gives you more control over your data and infrastructure.

Q: Is MCP Server open-source?

A: Yes, MCP Server is an open-source project.

Q: How can I contribute to MCP Server?

A: You can contribute by building new features, improving the project documentation, or fixing bugs. See the Contributing Guidelines and check out the Contributors Project Board.

Q: Does MCP Server integrate with the UBOS platform?

A: Yes, MCP Server seamlessly integrates with the UBOS platform, offering a new level of AI-powered capabilities.

Q: Can I create custom AI Agents with MCP Server?

A: Yes, MCP Server allows you to create AI agents with custom knowledge, persona, chat models, and tools to tailor them to specific roles and tasks.

Q: Where can I find more information about the features of MCP Server?

A: You can see the full feature list here.

Q: Is there a community I can join for support and discussion?

A: Yes, you can join the MCP Server community on Discord: https://discord.gg/BDgyabRM6e.