Frequently Asked Questions about the Novita MCP Server

Q: What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: MCP is an open protocol standardizing how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing them to interact with external data and tools.

Q: What does the novita-mcp-server do? A: The novita-mcp-server acts as a bridge between UBOS and Novita AI, allowing seamless management of Novita AI resources like GPU instances from within the UBOS environment.

Q: What resources can I manage with the novita-mcp-server? A: Currently, the novita-mcp-server primarily supports GPU instance management, including listing, creating, starting, stopping, deleting, and restarting instances. Future releases will support additional resource types.

Q: How do I install the novita-mcp-server? A: You can install it using npm (npm install -g @novitalabs/novita-mcp-server) or through Smithery (visit the Smithery page for the server and follow the installation instructions).

Q: How do I configure the novita-mcp-server for use with Claude Desktop or Cursor? A: You’ll need to obtain your Novita API key and then configure your MCP client (Claude Desktop or Cursor) with the server’s command and environment variables, including your API key.

Q: Where do I get my Novita API key? A: You can find your Novita API key in the Novita AI Key Management settings.

Q: What are some example use cases for the novita-mcp-server? A: Examples include accelerating AI training, enabling real-time inference, scaling AI infrastructure, and developing custom AI agents.

Q: Do I need UBOS to use the novita-mcp-server? A: While the novita-mcp-server can be used independently, it’s designed to integrate seamlessly with the UBOS platform, enhancing UBOS’s AI agent development capabilities.

Q: Is the novita-mcp-server production ready? A: No, the novita-mcp-server is in beta, meaning it’s still under development and might have some limitations or bugs. It is highly recommended to test it before utilizing it in production.

Q: Where can I find more information about the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: You can find information on the official Model Context Protocol website.