# AI Collaboration MCP Server
**š§ Work in Progress - Active Development š§**
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate direct AI-to-AI collaboration between Claude and Gemini, eliminating the need for human intermediation in development workflows.
> **Note**: This project is under active development. While core features are functional, some aspects are still being refined. Contributions and feedback are welcome!
## šÆ Project Goal
Enable truly autonomous AI-to-AI collaboration where:
- AI agents work continuously on complex projects
- Human intervention is minimal (ideally just starting the process)
- Agents create comprehensive project plans and execute 100+ phases autonomously
- Work continues until project completion or critical blocker
## š Quick Start
**Both AIs just run:**
```
@ai-collab init {"agentName": "gemini", "autonomous": true} // For Gemini (CTO)
@ai-collab init {"agentName": "claude", "autonomous": true} // For Claude (Developer)
```
That's it! The `init` command:
- Loads existing project context and state
- Creates or resumes a comprehensive project plan
- Automatically detects and continues pending work
- Shows critical tickets and blockers
- Starts autonomous execution loops
## š Recent Enhancements
### Workflow Optimization (v2.0) š
- **Task Dependencies**: Define `dependsOn` relationships between tasks
- **Batch Task Creation**: CTO can create multiple tasks in one command
- **Priority-Based Work**: Tasks are automatically prioritized (high/medium/low)
- **Continuous Developer Mode**: No waiting between tasks - automatic progression
- **Smart Task Status**: `available`, `blocked`, `in_progress`, `in_review`, `completed`
- **Dependency Resolution**: Tasks automatically unblock when dependencies complete
### Autonomous Loop System
- **120-second check intervals** for more natural workflow pacing
- **500 iteration maximum** for extended autonomous operation
- **Continuous work mode** - agents keep working until project completion
- **Manual loop execution** - requires human to run check commands (automation WIP)
### Project Plan Management
- **Auto-generated 6-phase plans** from PROJECT_REQUIREMENTS.md
- **Smart phase progression** - automatically moves to next phase when complete
- **Duplicate task detection** - prevents recreating completed features
- **Ad-hoc mission support** - pause main plan for urgent tasks
### Enhanced Validation
- **Ticket vs Task distinction** - prevents confusion between bug reports and work items
- **Role-based instructions** - clearer guidance for CTO vs Developer roles
- **Workflow enforcement** - ensures proper task creation and submission flow
## ā ļø Current Limitations
### Automation Challenges
- **Manual loop execution required** - AI agents can't schedule their own checks
- **PATH configuration needed** - Claude/Gemini commands must be accessible
- **API quota limits** - Gemini has daily request limits that may be exceeded
### Addressed Issues ā
- ~~Single task queuing~~ ā Now supports batch task creation
- ~~Developer idle time~~ ā Continuous work mode implemented
- ~~No task dependencies~~ ā Full dependency system added
- ~~Random task order~~ ā Priority-based scheduling active
### Remaining Challenges
- Agents occasionally create duplicate tasks (improved but not eliminated)
- Edit button functionality may need manual verification
- Loop execution still requires human intervention
### Workarounds Available
- Automation scripts provided (`mcp-automator.js`) but require setup
- Manual loop execution instructions included
- Simulation mode for tracking when automation fails
## Features
### Core Capabilities
- **Comprehensive Project Plans**: 100+ phase autonomous execution capability
- **One-Command Startup**: Just `init` with autonomous flag
- **Role-Based System**: CTO, Developer, PM, QA, Architect roles
- **Smart Task Management**: Duplicate detection and phase progression
- **Ticketing System**: Track bugs, enhancements, tech debt
- **Context Retention**: Maintains state across sessions
- **Mission Management**: High-level objectives with auto-decomposition
- **Code Review Workflow**: Submit, review, and revision cycles
- **Question & Answer System**: Asynchronous clarifications
- **Comprehensive Logging**: Full audit trail
### š Enhanced Workflow Features (v2.0)
- **Task Dependencies**: Tasks can depend on other tasks with automatic blocking/unblocking
- **Priority-Based Scheduling**: High/medium/low priority with smart task selection
- **Batch Task Creation**: CTO can queue multiple tasks at once for efficiency
- **Continuous Work Mode**: Developer automatically moves to next available task
- **Smart Status System**: `available`, `blocked`, `in_progress`, `in_review`, `completed`
- **Dependency Visualization**: Clear indication of task dependencies and blockers
## Installation
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ai-collab-mcp.git
cd ai-collab-mcp
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Make the server executable:
```bash
chmod +x src/index.js
```
## Configuration
### For Claude Code
Create a `.mcp.json` file in your project root:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-collab": {
"command": "node",
"args": [".mcp-server/src/index.js"],
"cwd": "/path/to/your/project"
}
}
}
```
### For Gemini
Configure in `~/.gemini/settings.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-collab": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/ai-collab-mcp/src/index.js"]
}
}
}
```
**Note**: Gemini may require explicit instructions to execute MCP commands.
## Usage
### šÆ Autonomous Mode (Recommended)
Start with autonomous flag for continuous operation:
```
# Terminal 1 - Claude (Developer)
@ai-collab init {"agentName": "claude", "autonomous": true}
# Terminal 2 - Gemini (CTO)
@ai-collab init {"agentName": "gemini", "autonomous": true}
# Terminal 3 - Manual Loop Execution (Required)
# Every 120 seconds, run:
@ai-collab get_loop_status {"agentName": "claude"}
@ai-collab get_loop_status {"agentName": "gemini"}
```
### Automation Helpers (Experimental)
For reduced manual intervention:
```bash
# Run automation script (requires setup)
cd /path/to/project
node mcp-automator.js auto
# Or simulation mode (shows what would happen)
node mcp-automator-v2.js auto
```
See [AUTOMATION.md](AUTOMATION.md) for setup details.
### Traditional Commands
#### CTO Tools
- `send_directive` - Create development tasks (now with dependencies & priority)
- `send_batch_directives` - Create multiple tasks at once
- `review_work` - Review submissions
- `create_project_plan` - Start comprehensive plan
- `update_plan_progress` - Move to next phase
#### Developer Tools
- `get_all_tasks` - View assigned work (sorted by priority)
- `submit_work` - Submit completed tasks
- `ask_question` - Request clarification
### š Enhanced Workflow Examples
#### Creating Tasks with Dependencies
```json
// Single task with dependency
@ai-collab send_directive {
"taskId": "KAN-002",
"title": "Create database tables",
"specification": "Create user and project tables",
"priority": "high",
"dependsOn": ["KAN-001"] // Won't be available until KAN-001 is approved
}
// Batch creation with dependencies
@ai-collab send_batch_directives {
"tasks": [
{
"taskId": "KAN-003",
"title": "Setup database connection",
"specification": "Configure PostgreSQL connection",
"priority": "high"
},
{
"taskId": "KAN-004",
"title": "Create user model",
"specification": "Implement User model with validation",
"priority": "medium",
"dependsOn": ["KAN-003"]
},
{
"taskId": "KAN-005",
"title": "Create auth endpoints",
"specification": "Implement login/register endpoints",
"priority": "medium",
"dependsOn": ["KAN-004"]
}
]
}
```
#### Continuous Work Mode (Developer)
When the developer runs `get_loop_status`, they will:
1. See prioritized available tasks
2. Automatically start on the highest priority task
3. After submitting, immediately move to next task
4. Continue until all available tasks are complete
No more waiting between tasks! The developer keeps working continuously.
## Project Plan Workflow
1. **Automatic Plan Creation**: On first init, generates 6-phase plan from requirements
2. **Phase Progression**: Automatically advances when all phase tasks complete
3. **Duplicate Prevention**: Skips tasks that match completed work
4. **Ad-hoc Missions**: Can pause main plan for urgent work
Example phases:
- Foundation & Basic Structure
- Core Interactive Features
- UI/UX Enhancement
- Data Persistence
- Advanced Features
- Polish & Quality Assurance
## Data Storage
```
data/
āāā tasks.json # Task tracking
āāā missions.json # Active missions
āāā project-state.json # Project configuration
āāā project-plans.json # Comprehensive plans (NEW)
āāā loop-states.json # Autonomous loop tracking (NEW)
āāā tickets/
āāā tickets.json # Bug/enhancement tracking
```
## Troubleshooting
### Gemini Not Executing Commands
- Prefix with: "Execute the following MCP command:"
- Or: "Use the ai-collab tool to run:"
### Duplicate Task Creation
- System now detects similar task names
- Manually clean duplicates from `data/tasks.json` if needed
### Loop Not Continuing
- Ensure 120-second intervals between checks
- Verify agent hasn't exceeded maxIterations (500)
- Check API quotas haven't been exceeded
## Contributing
This project needs help with:
- True automation (removing manual loop execution)
- Better Gemini CLI integration
- Improved duplicate detection algorithms
- Cross-platform automation scripts
1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/improvement`)
3. Commit changes (`git commit -m 'Add improvement'`)
4. Push branch (`git push origin feature/improvement`)
5. Open Pull Request
## Roadmap
- [ ] Native scheduling in MCP server
- [ ] WebSocket/SSE for real-time updates
- [ ] Improved role switching
- [ ] Better error recovery
- [ ] Multi-project support
- [ ] Visual progress dashboard
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Support
For issues, questions, or contributions, please open an issue on GitHub.
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**Remember**: This is an experimental project pushing the boundaries of AI collaboration. Expect rough edges but exciting possibilities!