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# š Universal MCP - Complete Package Index
## š¦ What You Have
A complete, **production-ready, universally-accessible** Humanitarian Negotiation MCP Server that works with:
- Claude Desktop ā
- Any LLM with tool support ā
- Web applications ā
- Mobile apps ā
- Docker containers ā
- Python packages ā
- Command-line tools ā
---
## š Files Overview
### Core MCP Server
| File | Size | Purpose | Status |
|------|------|---------|--------|
| `humanitarian_negotiation_mcp.py` | 62 KB | Main MCP server implementation | ā
Ready |
| `http_server.py` | 16 KB | REST API wrapper (optional) | ā
Ready |
### Configuration & Deployment
| File | Size | Purpose | Status |
|------|------|---------|--------|
| `Dockerfile` | 0.5 KB | Docker image definition | ā
Ready |
| `.dockerignore` | 2 KB | Docker build optimization | ā
Ready |
| `docker-compose.yml` | 1 KB | Multi-service orchestration | ā
Ready |
| `pyproject.toml` | 3 KB | Modern Python packaging | ā
Ready |
| `setup_package.py` | 3 KB | Classic Python setup | ā
Ready |
| `setup.py` | 6 KB | MCP CLI setup (fixed for Windows) | ā
Ready |
| `requirements_mcp.txt` | 0.1 KB | Python dependencies | ā
Ready |
### Documentation
| File | Size | Purpose | Status |
|------|------|---------|--------|
| `README.md` | 11 KB | Core features & installation | ā
Complete |
| `QUICKSTART.md` | 7 KB | 5-minute quick start | ā
Complete |
| `EXAMPLES.md` | 18 KB | Real-world usage examples | ā
Complete |
| `PROJECT_SUMMARY.md` | 12 KB | Project overview | ā
Complete |
| `INDEX.md` | 8 KB | Original file index | ā
Complete |
| `DEPLOY_AS_UNIVERSAL_MCP.md` | 13 KB | Deployment options guide | ā
Complete |
| `INTEGRATION_EXAMPLES.md` | 14 KB | Integration with 10+ platforms | ā
Complete |
| `UNIVERSAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` | 10 KB | Step-by-step deployment | ā
Complete |
| `UNIVERSAL_MCP_INDEX.md` | This file | Complete package guide | ā
Complete |
---
## š Quick Start (Choose Your Path)
### Path 1: Claude Desktop User (Already Configured)
```
Status: ā
READY
Time: Instant
```
Just use it in Claude Desktop - no additional setup needed!
### Path 2: VSCode User (Cline/Continue)
```
Time: 5 minutes
Steps:
1. Install Cline or Continue extension
2. Copy MCP config from Claude Desktop
3. Use `@humanitarian-negotiation` in chat
```
### Path 3: Web Developer (REST API)
```
Time: 10 minutes
Steps:
1. pip install fastapi uvicorn
2. python http_server.py
3. Visit http://localhost:8000/docs
```
### Path 4: Production Deployment (Docker)
```
Time: 15 minutes
Steps:
1. docker-compose up -d
2. API runs at http://localhost:8000
3. Scale as needed
```
### Path 5: Python Developer (PyPI Package)
```
Time: Setup now, share later
Steps:
1. python -m pip install --upgrade build twine
2. python -m build
3. twine upload dist/* # When ready
```
---
## šÆ What Each Deployment Option Provides
### MCP Server (stdio)
```
ā
Native MCP clients
ā
Claude Desktop
ā
Cline, Continue, Cursor
ā
Any MCP-compatible LLM
ā Web access
ā REST API calls
```
**Best for:** IDE integration, developer tools
### HTTP API
```
ā
Web browsers
ā
REST clients (curl, Postman)
ā
Python, JavaScript, any language
ā
Mobile apps
ā
Cross-platform access
ā
Load balancing
ā
Cloud deployment
ā Requires additional dependency (FastAPI)
```
**Best for:** Maximum universality, production use
### Docker Container
```
ā
Reproducible environment
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Easy distribution
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Cloud platform support
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Isolated runtime
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Consistent across machines
ā Requires Docker installed
```
**Best for:** Teams, production, cloud deployment
### Python Package (PyPI)
```
ā
One-command installation
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Dependency management
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Version control
ā
Community sharing
ā Python-only
```
**Best for:** Python developer community, open source
---
## š Comparison: Access Methods
| Feature | MCP | HTTP | Docker | PyPI |
|---------|-----|------|--------|------|
| Claude Desktop | ā
| ā | ā | ā |
| Cline/Continue | ā
| ā | ā | ā |
| Web Browser | ā | ā
| ā
| ā |
| REST API | ā | ā
| ā
| ā |
| Python Import | ā | ā | ā | ā
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| Cloud Deploy | ā | ā
| ā
| ā |
| Load Balancing | ā | ā
| ā
| ā |
| Easy to Share | ā | ā
| ā
| ā
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| Setup Time | <1 min | 5 min | 10 min | 30 min |
---
## š Recommended Rollout Plan
### Week 1: Verify & Test
- ā
MCP works in Claude Desktop
- ā
Test all 5 tools
- ā
Verify HTTP API locally
### Week 2: Share with Team
- Build Docker image
- Test docker-compose
- Document setup in team wiki
### Week 3: Public Release (Optional)
- Setup GitHub repository
- Publish to PyPI (if desired)
- Create Docker Hub image
---
## š 5 Methodologies ā 5 Tools ā Infinite Applications
Your MCP provides these tools:
1. **Island of Agreement** - Map facts and norms
2. **Iceberg Analysis** - Understand deep motivations
3. **Stakeholder Analysis** - Prioritize actors
4. **Influence Leverage** - Develop tactics
5. **Negotiation Guide** - Learn methodologies
Each tool can be accessed via:
- MCP protocol (native LLM clients)
- HTTP REST API (web, mobile, CLI)
- Docker container (production)
- Python package (developers)
---
## š ļø Installation by Use Case
### I Want to Use It Right Now
```bash
# Claude Desktop: Already configured!
# Just restart Claude Desktop
```
### I Want to Use It in VSCode
```bash
# Install Cline extension
# Use your existing MCP config
```
### I Want to Build a Web App
```bash
pip install fastapi uvicorn
python http_server.py
# Then make HTTP requests from your web app
```
### I Want to Deploy to Production
```bash
docker-compose up -d
# Creates containerized, scalable service
```
### I Want to Share with Python Community
```bash
python -m build
twine upload dist/*
# Then: pip install humanitarian-negotiation-mcp
```
---
## š Key Documentation Files
1. **START HERE**: `QUICKSTART.md`
- 5-minute setup
- Try first tool
2. **FOR DEPLOYMENT**: `UNIVERSAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`
- Step-by-step instructions
- Platform options
- Decision matrix
3. **FOR INTEGRATION**: `INTEGRATION_EXAMPLES.md`
- 10+ platform examples
- Code snippets
- Real-world usage
4. **FOR TECHNICAL DEPTH**: `DEPLOY_AS_UNIVERSAL_MCP.md`
- Architecture details
- Customization options
- Advanced scenarios
---
## ⨠Key Features You Now Have
ā
**MCP Standard Compliant**
- Works with any MCP client
- LLM-agnostic design
ā
**Multiple Access Methods**
- Native MCP (stdio)
- REST API (HTTP)
- Containerized (Docker)
- Python package (PyPI)
ā
**Production Ready**
- Error handling
- Input validation
- Health checks
- Logging
ā
**Comprehensive Documentation**
- 8 markdown files
- 10+ integration examples
- Step-by-step guides
- API documentation (auto-generated)
ā
**Easy Distribution**
- PyPI package config
- Docker image config
- GitHub-ready setup
- License included
---
## š Learning Resources
### For Users
- `README.md` - Feature overview
- `QUICKSTART.md` - Fast start
- `EXAMPLES.md` - Real scenarios
- Swagger UI at `http://localhost:8000/docs`
### For Developers
- `INTEGRATION_EXAMPLES.md` - 10+ code examples
- `DEPLOY_AS_UNIVERSAL_MCP.md` - Technical details
- `http_server.py` - Clean, commented code
- `pyproject.toml` - Modern Python practices
### For DevOps
- `Dockerfile` - Container image
- `docker-compose.yml` - Orchestration
- `UNIVERSAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` - Cloud options
- Health check endpoints built-in
---
## š Support Quick Links
| Need | File | Command |
|------|------|---------|
| 5-min setup | `QUICKSTART.md` | `python setup.py` |
| See examples | `EXAMPLES.md` | Read file |
| API reference | Swagger UI | `python http_server.py` |
| Integration help | `INTEGRATION_EXAMPLES.md` | Read file |
| Deployment | `UNIVERSAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` | Choose option |
| Technical questions | `DEPLOY_AS_UNIVERSAL_MCP.md` | Read file |
---
## š Your MCP is Ready!
You now have a **complete, production-ready, universally-accessible** MCP that:
- ā
Works with Claude and other LLMs
- ā
Accessible via REST API
- ā
Containerized for production
- ā
Packagable for distribution
- ā
Well-documented
- ā
Easy to share
- ā
Ready to scale
### Next Step: Pick Your Deployment Path
1. **Use locally**: Just use it in Claude Desktop (done!)
2. **Share with team**: Setup docker-compose
3. **Public release**: Publish to PyPI + GitHub
4. **Production scale**: Deploy HTTP API to cloud
---
## š¦ File Checklist
### Deployment Ready
- [x] `humanitarian_negotiation_mcp.py` - Core server
- [x] `http_server.py` - REST wrapper
- [x] `Dockerfile` - Container image
- [x] `docker-compose.yml` - Orchestration
- [x] `pyproject.toml` - Package config
- [x] `requirements_mcp.txt` - Dependencies
### Documentation Complete
- [x] `README.md` - Feature overview
- [x] `QUICKSTART.md` - 5-min setup
- [x] `EXAMPLES.md` - Real usage
- [x] `INTEGRATION_EXAMPLES.md` - 10+ integrations
- [x] `UNIVERSAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` - Step-by-step
- [x] `DEPLOY_AS_UNIVERSAL_MCP.md` - Technical
- [x] `UNIVERSAL_MCP_INDEX.md` - This guide
### Utilities Complete
- [x] `setup.py` - MCP configuration (Windows-fixed)
- [x] `.dockerignore` - Container optimization
- [x] `.env` examples - Configuration templates
---
## š” Pro Tips
1. **Test HTTP API first**
```bash
python http_server.py
curl http://localhost:8000/docs
```
2. **Use docker-compose for team**
```bash
docker-compose up -d
# Everyone accesses http://localhost:8000
```
3. **Add to GitHub for collaboration**
```bash
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Humanitarian Negotiation MCP"
git push
```
4. **Create CI/CD pipeline** (if going public)
- Automated tests
- Docker image publishing
- PyPI publishing
- Release notes
---
## šÆ Success Metrics
You know it's working when:
- ā
Claude Desktop shows the humanitarian-negotiation MCP connected
- ā
Tools appear in Claude's tool suggestions
- ā
`http_server.py` runs without errors
- ā
`http://localhost:8000/docs` shows all 5 tools
- ā
Docker image builds successfully
- ā
`docker-compose up -d` starts the service
---
## š You're Ready!
Your MCP is **complete**, **universal**, and **ready to deploy**.
Choose your next step:
1. Use it now (Claude Desktop - ready!)
2. Share with team (docker-compose - 5 min setup)
3. Release publicly (GitHub + PyPI - 30 min setup)
4. Deploy to cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure - varies)
**The choice is yours!** š