Frequently Asked Questions about UBOS YAMCP

Q: What is YAMCP? A: YAMCP (Yet Another MCP) is a command-line tool for organizing and managing MCP servers as local workspaces. It connects to multiple MCP servers, local or remote, grouping them into a unified workspace exposed as Yet Another MCP server (YAM) for AI applications.

Q: What are MCP Servers? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers are remote or local servers that provide Model Context Protocol services, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is a workspace (YAM) in YAMCP? A: A workspace (YAM) is a collection of MCP servers grouped together to be shared with AI Apps (e.g., a workspace for coding, writing, design).

Q: What is a Gateway in YAMCP? A: A Gateway is a local MCP server that manages connections to configured MCP servers in a workspace and exposes them through a unified server to AI App’s MCP clients.

Q: How do I install YAMCP? A: You can install YAMCP globally using npm: npm install -g yamcp. Alternatively, you can use npx yamcp to run YAMCP without installing it globally.

Q: How do I add an MCP server to YAMCP? A: You can add an MCP server using the yamcp server add command for an interactive setup, or import servers from a JSON configuration file using yamcp server import [config].

Q: How do I create a workspace in YAMCP? A: You can create a workspace using the yamcp yam create command and following the interactive prompts.

Q: How do I run a workspace? A: You can run a workspace using the yamcp run <yam-workspace-name> command.

Q: How do I view the server logs? A: You can view the server communication logs using the yamcp log command.

Q: Can I use YAMCP with different AI applications? A: Yes, YAMCP is designed to work with various AI applications, such as Cursor, Claude, and GitHub Copilot, by providing a unified gateway to access multiple MCP servers.

Q: Is YAMCP secure? A: YAMCP has undergone security audits to ensure the safety and integrity of your data and configurations.

Q: How does YAMCP relate to UBOS? A: YAMCP is a valuable addition to the UBOS platform, a comprehensive AI agent development platform. It integrates seamlessly with UBOS to provide a unified environment for developing and deploying AI solutions.