whoami-mcp
Provides system integration to retrieve the local system's username as the user's identity, enabling AI agents to know who they're interacting with on the local machine.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@whoami-mcp who am i"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
WhoAmI MCP Server
A lightweight MCP server that tells you exactly who you are.
Features
Returns the system username as your name, your identity.
Fast and synchronous execution, ideal for local LLM integration.
Related MCP server: whereami-mcp
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install WhoAmI for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @kukapay/whoami-mcp --client claudeClone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/kukapay/whoami-mcp.gitClient Configuration
{ "mcpServers": { "whoami": { "command": "uv", "args": ["--directory", "path/to/whoami_mcp", "run", "main.py"] } } }
Usage
MCP Tool
Name:
whoamiDescription: Retrieves the username of the current system user as your name.
Output: your name.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Available Tools
1 toolwhoamiB
Returns the username of the current system user as my identity.
Inputs: no named parameters.
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TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap between tools, making disambiguation perfect. The tool 'whoami' has a single, clear purpose that cannot be mistaken for any other function.
Since there is only one tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect as there are no other tools to compare against. The tool name 'whoami' is clear and follows a common Unix command pattern, which is appropriate for its purpose.
A single tool is generally too few for most server purposes, as it limits functionality and can feel thin or incomplete. While it might be appropriate for a minimal utility, it lacks the breadth typically expected in an MCP server, which often requires multiple tools for varied operations.
The tool 'whoami' covers its specific function of returning the current system user's identity, but with only one tool, the server's scope is very narrow. There are no obvious gaps for this limited purpose, but it lacks broader coverage that might be expected in a user management or system information domain.
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