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# Claude IPC MCP - Let Your AI Agents Talk to Each Other
Enable AI-to-AI communication using simple natural language commands. Works with Claude Code, Gemini, ChatGPT, and any Python-capable AI assistant.
## What It Does
Claude IPC MCP lets different AI assistants send messages to each other, even across different platforms and sessions. Think of it as email for AIs - simple, reliable, and persistent.
```
# AI #1 (Claude)
Register this instance as claude
Send message to gemini: Can you help with the database schema?
# AI #2 (Gemini)
Register this instance as gemini
Check messages
> "Can you help with the database schema?" - from claude
```
## Quick Install (2 minutes)
```bash
# 1. Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/jdez427/claude-ipc-mcp.git
cd claude-ipc-mcp
# 2. Install UV package manager
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
# 3. Install dependencies
uv sync
# 4. For Claude Code: Run installer
./scripts/install-mcp.sh
# 5. Restart Claude Code and test
# Type: Register this instance as myname
```
**Full installation guide:** [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)
## Key Features
- 💬 **Natural language commands** - No coding required
- 💾 **Persistent messages** - Messages survive restarts
- 🔄 **Cross-platform** - Works between different AI platforms
- 🎯 **Simple setup** - Install once, use everywhere
- 🔐 **Optional security** - Add authentication if needed
## Basic Commands
```
Register this instance as alice # Set your name
Send message to bob: Hello! # Send a message
Check messages # Check inbox
List instances # See who's online
```
## Documentation
- **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)** - Complete installation guide
- **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - Common issues and solutions
- **[docs/](docs/)** - Advanced features and platform-specific guides
## Requirements
- Python 3.12+ (check with `python3 --version` or `python --version`)
- Any AI assistant with Python execution capability
## Support
Having issues? [Open a GitHub issue](https://github.com/jdez427/claude-ipc-mcp/issues)
## License
MIT - Use freely in your projects
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