The Persona MCP server provides 142+ world-class expert personas for leadership problem-solving and strategic decision-making with 80%+ token savings through "Submarine Mode" activation.
Core Persona Management: Create, update, delete, and list custom personas with simple CRUD operations across 9 categories (Engineering, Design, Business, AI, Testing, Education, Science, Leadership, Legal).
Smart Features: AI-powered context detection automatically suggests optimal expert personas for your needs. Execute complex workflows by chaining multiple experts sequentially (e.g., code review → documentation → presentation). Track usage patterns with local-only analytics for improved recommendations.
Community Integration: Browse and install from 142 professionally curated personas organized with a 100-unit numbering system. Each includes comprehensive knowledge bases with production-ready code examples, frameworks, and best practices in multiple languages (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, SQL, Bash).
Key Benefits: Zero-token consumption by default—personas only activate when triggered via @persona:name. Local-first privacy with no external API calls. Cross-platform support (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline). Completely free and open source (MIT License).
Provides access to a community collection of 142 expert personas hosted on GitHub, enabling browsing and installation of pre-built personas for various professional domains.
🎯 World-Class Leadership Assistant Personas
142 World-Class+ Expert Personas for All Leaders' Problem Solving & Strategic Decision Making
모든 리더들의 문제 해결을 위한 142개 월드클래스+ 전문가 페르소나
🎉 NEW: Complete Professional Knowledge Base!
All 142 personas now include comprehensive, expert-level knowledge base documents!
📚 Real-world code examples (Python, JavaScript, Bash, SQL, Swift, Kotlin)
🎯 Production-ready best practices from industry experts
🔧 Step-by-step workflows and practical guides
💡 Domain-specific frameworks and methodologies
⚡ CLI commands & configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP, kubectl)
Not just prompts anymore! Each persona is backed by detailed, practical knowledge base documents that provide real expertise.
⭐ If you find this useful, please star this repository! It helps others discover these World-Class+ personas.
An advanced persona management MCP server that provides 142 World-Class+ expert personas to solve every leader's challenges. From strategic planning to technical implementation, access the right expert at the right time with 80%+ token savings.
✨ What is World-Class Leadership Assistant Personas?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing 142 World-Class+ expert personas to solve every leader's challenges:
🎯 Access 142 World-Class+ expert advisors on demand
🌟 All 142 personas World-Class+ certified - Evidence-based, innovation-oriented - Extensive experience and deep expertise
🚢 Save 80%+ tokens with "Submarine Mode" (0 tokens until triggered)
🧠 Smart context detection - AI suggests the right expert automatically
🔗 Chain multiple experts for comprehensive analysis
🌍 Professional expertise - from strategy to implementation
🚀 Key Features
Core Capabilities
Submarine Mode: Zero token consumption by default
Trigger-Based Activation: Load personas only when needed via
@persona:nameIndividual File Management: Each persona stored as a
.txtfileSimple CRUD Operations: Create, update, delete personas with MCP tools
v2.0+ Innovations
🧠 Smart Context Detection: AI analyzes conversation and suggests optimal expert
🔗 Expert Chaining: Execute multiple experts sequentially for complex decisions
📊 Usage Analytics: Track patterns and improve recommendations (local storage only)
🌟 World-Class+ Collection: 142 expert advisors ready to use (100% World-Class+ certified!)
🆕 All World-Class+ Standard: Evidence-based practices, disruptive questions, cross-disciplinary insights, ethical standards, continuous innovation
📂 Category-Based Organization: 9 categories with 100-unit numbering system
🔢 Smart Numbering: 100s=Engineering, 200s=Design, 300s=Business, 400s=AI, 500s=Testing, 600s=Education, 700s=Science, 800s=Leadership, 900s=Legal
⚡ Automation Scripts: Upgrade and numbering scripts included
💡 How Token Savings Work
Traditional Approach (System Prompt)
Leader's Decision Making Assistants Approach
Result: 80%+ token savings in real-world usage
📦 Installation
Prerequisites
Node.js 18+
npm or yarn
One of the supported IDEs: Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or Cline
Steps
Clone and Install
Configure Your IDE
Choose your IDE and follow the configuration steps:
🖥️ Claude Desktop
Edit %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Mac):
Restart Claude Desktop to activate.
🔮 Cursor
Edit .cursor/config.json in your home directory:
Or use Cursor Settings UI:
Open Cursor Settings (⌘/Ctrl + ,)
Search for "MCP"
Add server with command:
nodeand args:[path to dist/index.js]
Restart Cursor to activate.
🌊 Windsurf (Codeium)
Edit Windsurf MCP configuration file:
Windows: %APPDATA%\Windsurf\mcp_config.json
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Windsurf/mcp_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/Windsurf/mcp_config.json
Restart Windsurf to activate.
🔧 Cline (formerly Claude Code)
Edit Cline MCP settings:
VS Code Settings > Extensions > Cline > MCP Servers
Add:
Or edit .vscode/settings.json:
Reload VS Code window to activate.
Verify Installation
In any supported IDE:
🎯 Quick Start
1. Browse Community Personas
2. Install a Persona
3. Use the Persona
4. Smart Suggestions
📚 Professional Knowledge Base
Every persona includes comprehensive knowledge base documents with real expertise!
What's Included
Each of the 142 personas has detailed documentation covering:
🔧 Practical Examples
Production-ready code snippets (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, SQL, Bash)
Real-world workflows and step-by-step guides
CLI commands for major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, kubectl)
Configuration files and setup instructions
🎯 Domain Expertise
Industry-standard frameworks and methodologies
Best practices from leading companies
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Performance optimization techniques
💡 Actionable Insights
Decision-making frameworks
Troubleshooting guides
Resource recommendations (books, tools, courses)
Related competencies and skills
Example Knowledge Base Documents
Engineering & Development
101-software-engineer: Software Engineering & Architecture 2025
Design patterns, SOLID principles, system design
Code examples: Factory, Observer, Strategy patterns
Best practices: Code reviews, testing, documentation
106-mobile-developer: Mobile App Development 2025
iOS development with Swift/SwiftUI (state management, navigation, networking)
Android development with Kotlin/Jetpack Compose
Cross-platform with React Native
Production code examples for each platform
132-devops-engineer: DevOps, CI/CD & Infrastructure 2025
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI workflows
Docker multi-stage builds
Kubernetes deployments, services, ingress
Terraform infrastructure as code (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Prometheus + Grafana monitoring
Healthcare
701-physician: Clinical Medicine & Diagnosis 2025
Differential diagnosis frameworks
Treatment protocols by specialty
Clinical decision-making tools
Evidence-based medicine guidelines
710-nurse-practitioner: Advanced Practice Nursing & Primary Care 2025
Comprehensive health assessment (HPI, ROS, physical exam)
Common diagnoses: HTN, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, depression
Prescribing guidelines and antibiotic stewardship
Motivational interviewing and patient education
Business & Strategy
301-product-manager: Product Management & Strategy 2025
Product discovery frameworks
Prioritization methods (RICE, Kano, Value vs Effort)
Roadmap planning and stakeholder management
Metrics and analytics (AARRR, cohort analysis)
302-data-analyst: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence 2025
SQL queries for business analytics
Python data analysis with pandas/numpy
Tableau/Power BI dashboard design
Statistical analysis and A/B testing
Creative & Content
233-music-producer: Music Production & Audio Engineering 2025
DAW workflows (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro)
Mixing and mastering techniques
Sound design and synthesis
Production-ready examples
313-content-creator: Content Creation & Social Media 2025
Platform strategy (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
Content calendar and batch creation
Brand partnerships and monetization
Engagement tactics and growth strategies
How to Access Knowledge Base
Browse on GitHub:
knowledge-base/{persona-id}/core-competencies/Ask the persona directly:
You: "@persona:132-devops-engineer Show me Kubernetes deployment best practices" AI: [References knowledge base and provides detailed guide]Explore by category: See PERSONA_CATEGORIES.md for full list
💡 Pro Tip: Each knowledge base document is 1000+ lines of expert-level content, making these personas truly professional-grade advisors!
🌟 Community Persona Collection
142 World-Class+ expert personas organized by category!
⭐ World-Class+ Standard (All 142 Personas)
Every persona now includes:
✅ Evidence-based practices from authoritative sources
✅ Disruptive questions to challenge assumptions
✅ Cross-disciplinary insights for holistic problem-solving
✅ Ethical standards and inclusive practices
✅ Continuous innovation mindset
📂 Category-Based Organization (v2.3.0)
All personas are now organized with a 100-unit numbering system for easy navigation:
🆕 What's New in v2.3.0:
223-ux-researcher: User/UX Researcher (UK Gov Digital Service Framework)
337-scrum-master: Scrum Master (2020 Scrum Guide standards)
410-llm-engineer: LLM Engineer (Transformers, Prompt Engineering, Deployment)
411-ai-agent-developer: AI Agent Developer (Autonomous Systems, Multi-Agent)
📖 Full Catalog: See PERSONA_CATEGORIES.md for complete list
🏛️ The Council for Future Design (NEW!)
8 Executive-Level Advisory Personas for Strategic Decision-Making
The Council represents the pinnacle of business expertise - world-class advisors who have shaped Fortune 100 companies, led $15B+ deals, and transformed entire industries. Each brings 20+ years of experience and proven methodologies.
Strategic & Leadership (96-98)
96-strategic-oracle- 전략의 현자: MIT Systems Dynamics PhD, 15yr McKinsey Partner, WEF Advisor. 7-dimension macro analysis, 4th-gen scenario planning, Real Options valuation97-ethical-technologist- 윤리적 기술 설계자: Google AI Ethics Board founder, DeepMind Safety, IEEE P7000 Chair. AI fairness (LIME/SHAP), Zero Trust security, Differential Privacy98-governance-guardian- 거버넌스 수호자: Yale Law JD, 3x S&P 500 Board Chair, SEC Enforcement. Board optimization, CEO succession, crisis management (6-hour golden time)
People & Markets (99-100)
99-human-dynamics-architect- 인간 역학 설계자: Harvard Org Psych PhD, Google People Ops VP (Project Aristotle). ONA, psychological safety, generational integration, continuous performance (OKRs)100-market-experience-creator- 시장 경험 창조자: Stanford GSB, P&G Brand Director, Apple CX VP, Tesla CMO. Brand architecture, 15-20 touchpoint orchestration, Marketing Mix Modeling, D2C transformation
Execution & Growth (101-102)
101-execution-capital-alchemist- 실행 자본 연금술사: Wharton MBA, McKinsey Ops Partner, Goldman M&A MD, KKR/Blackstone. DCF/LBO modeling, Lean Six Sigma DMAIC, PMI 100-day plans, turnaround ($500M saved)102-agile-growth-architect- 민첩한 성장 설계자: Google X, Y Combinator Partner, 3x Unicorn founder, a16z. Product-Market Fit (Sean Ellis Test), AARRR funnel, viral growth (K-factor), 0→$10M ARR playbooks
Sustainability (108)
108-sustainability-policy-shaper- 지속가능성 정책 설계자: Harvard Kennedy MPA, UN SDG Officer, World Bank Green Bond, EU Climate Advisor. ESG materiality, Scope 1/2/3, Science-Based Targets, Net Zero roadmaps, PPP structures
When to Use the Council:
Complex strategic decisions requiring multiple perspectives
M&A integration, transformation, or turnaround scenarios
Balancing innovation, ethics, profitability, and sustainability
Building world-class teams, boards, and governance structures
Example Council Session:
Innovation & Technology (5)
innovation-expert- Innovation strategy and disruption analysisai-engineer- AI/ML engineering and architecturefullstack-dev- Full-stack web developmentdata-engineer- Data pipelines and infrastructuredevops-engineer- DevOps, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure
Business & Strategy (6)
business-mgmt- Business management and operationsstrategy-consultant- Strategic consulting and planningproduct-manager- Product management and roadmappingvp-innovation- VP of Innovation perspectivedisruptive-entrepreneur- Disruptive business modelsglobal-startup- Global startup strategy
Education & Learning (7)
education-policy- Education policy and reformintl-education- International education systemsstudent-mobility- Student mobility and exchange programselite-tutor- Elite tutoring and exam preparationcollege-consultant- College admissions consultinguniversity-president- University leadership perspectivescience-teacher- Science education
Analytics (2)
business-analytics- Business data analysiseducation-analytics- Education data and metrics
Professional Services (2)
harvard-law-dispute- Harvard Law School dispute resolutionharvard-phd-negotiation- Harvard PhD-level negotiation
Example Personas (4)
python-master- Python programming expertcreative-writer- Creative writing and storytellingproduct-strategist- Product strategyux-design-expert- UX design and user research
🛠️ Advanced Features
Persona Chaining
Execute complex multi-step workflows:
Use Cases:
Code review → Documentation → Presentation
Analysis → Summary → Executive brief
Brainstorming → Structure → Final proposal
Usage Analytics
🔧 MCP Tools
Basic Tools
create_persona - Create new persona
update_persona - Modify existing persona
delete_persona - Remove persona
list_personas - List all available personas
Advanced Tools (v2.0)
suggest_persona - AI-powered persona recommendation
chain_personas - Sequential persona execution
get_analytics - View usage statistics
browse_community - Explore community collection
install_community_persona - One-click install from community
💡 Vision: Persona Marketplace
This is just the beginning! We're building the world's first MCP Persona Marketplace.
Roadmap
Phase 1 (Current): GitHub Community
✅ 26 free personas
✅ Open source (MIT)
✅ Community contributions
Phase 2 (In Development): Persona Hub Website
🚧 Web-based marketplace
🚧 Search and discovery
🚧 One-click installation
Phase 3 (Planned): Creator Economy
💰 Premium personas
💰 70/30 revenue sharing (Creator/Platform)
💰 Monetize your expertise
See VISION.md for details.
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Share your expertise with the community.
How to Contribute a Persona
Create persona following community examples
Include metadata (Author, Category, Version)
Submit via Persona Submission Issue
Or create a Pull Request
Revenue Sharing Promise
When Persona Hub launches:
70% to Creator
30% to Platform
Minimum payout: $50/month
Monthly transparent reports
See CONTRIBUTING.md for full details.
❓ FAQ
Does this cost money to use?
No API costs. Leader's Decision Making Assistants is completely free to use. Unlike AI Council MCP (which calls multiple AI APIs), Leader's Decision Making Assistants only manages text files on your local computer. It doesn't make any external API calls.
What you need:
✅ Claude Desktop (free or paid subscription)
✅ Node.js (free)
❌ No additional API keys required
❌ No pay-per-use costs
Cost structure:
Leader's Decision Making Assistants itself: $0 (open source, MIT License)
Running personas in Claude Desktop: Uses your existing Claude subscription
The personas are just text prompts that enhance Claude's behavior
Who pays for what?
You:
Your Claude Desktop subscription (if using Claude Pro)
No additional costs for Leader's Decision Making Assistants
Creator (@seanshin0214):
Does NOT pay for your Claude usage
Does NOT collect any fees
Provides this as free open-source software
Is this a cloud service or SaaS?
No. Leader's Decision Making Assistants runs entirely on your local computer.
How it works:
You download and install Leader's Decision Making Assistants on your computer
Personas are stored as
.txtfiles in~/.persona/folderWhen you type
@persona:name, it loads that text fileNo data sent to external servers
Everything stays on your machine
Do you collect any data?
No. Everything is local:
✅ Persona files stored locally (
~/.persona/)✅ Usage analytics stored locally (never transmitted)
✅ No telemetry, tracking, or data collection
✅ No central server to send data to
✅ Your privacy is 100% protected
How is this different from ChatGPT custom GPTs?
ChatGPT Custom GPTs:
Cloud-based, stored on OpenAI servers
Requires ChatGPT Plus ($20/month)
Limited to OpenAI ecosystem
Can be shared publicly (privacy concerns)
Leader's Decision Making Assistants:
Runs locally on your computer
Works with Claude Desktop (any tier)
Open source and fully customizable
100% private (never leaves your machine)
80%+ token savings with Submarine Mode
Community marketplace with revenue sharing
Will the marketplace charge for personas?
Current (Phase 1):
All 26 community personas are FREE
MIT License (open source)
Future (Phase 3 - Planned):
Premium personas may be offered by creators
70/30 revenue split (Creator gets 70%)
Free personas will always remain available
You choose what to download
If you contribute a persona now:
It's free and open source (MIT)
If marketplace launches, you're eligible for 70% revenue share on premium versions
See CONTRIBUTING.md for details
📚 Documentation
VISION.md - Long-term vision and roadmap
CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines and revenue sharing
Community Personas - Browse all 26 personas
🐛 Troubleshooting
MCP Server Not Showing
Completely quit and restart Claude Desktop
Check config file path:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonVerify JSON syntax (commas, brackets)
Persona Not Activating
Use exact format:
@persona:nameCheck persona name spelling
Run
list_personasto see available personas
File Location Issues
Windows: C:\Users\YourName\.persona\
Mac/Linux: ~/.persona/
Note: Folder may be hidden (enable "Show hidden files" in Explorer)
📄 License
MIT License - See LICENSE for details
🙏 Acknowledgments
Built with:
Model Context Protocol SDK by Anthropic
docx for Word export
Special thanks to all community contributors!
📢 Share & Support
Love this project? Help spread the word!
Ways to Support:
⭐ Star this repository on GitHub
🔀 Fork it and create your own personas
🐛 Report bugs or suggest features
📝 Contribute new personas or improvements
💬 Share with your network
📖 Write about your experience using it
🌟 Showcase
Using World-Class+ Personas in your project? We'd love to feature you!
Submit your use case via GitHub Discussions and we'll add it here.
Featured Projects:
Your project could be here! 🚀
🔗 Links
GitHub: https://github.com/seanshin0214/world-class-leadership-personas
Issues: https://github.com/seanshin0214/world-class-leadership-personas/issues
Discussions: https://github.com/seanshin0214/world-class-leadership-personas/discussions
Releases: https://github.com/seanshin0214/world-class-leadership-personas/releases
📊 Project Stats
Created by: @seanshin0214 Version: 2.0.0 Last Updated: 2025-11-02
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