Agile Team MCP Server
Provides connectivity to Google Gemini models, enabling the agile team framework to utilize Google's AI capabilities for large-scale development and project management tasks.
Allows the server to leverage local LLM instances through Ollama, enabling persona-based agile tasks to be performed on local compute resources.
Wraps OpenAI's API to enable agile team personas to perform activities such as business analysis and decision-making using various GPT models.
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., "@Agile Team MCP Server As a Business Analyst, create user stories for the new dashboard features."
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.
Agile Team MCP Server
A team of Agent Personas wrapped in an MCP server that has the ability to leverage at scale massive compute by wrapping various LLM providers to perform activities as an Agile Team Persona.
Features
Model Wrapping: Send prompts to multiple LLM models with a unified interface
Provider/Model Correction: Automatically correct and validate provider and model names
File Support: Send prompts from files and save responses to files
Provider/Model Discovery: List available providers and models
Persona Tools: Specialized personas like Business Analyst, Product Manager, Spec Writer, and Team Decision Maker
Related MCP server: AI Cognitive Nexus
Setup
Installation
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/danielscholl/agile-team-mcp-server.git
cd agile-team-mcp-server
uv sync
# Install
uv pip install -e .
# Run tests to verify installation
uv run pytestEnvironment Configuration
Create and edit your .env file with your API keys:
# Create environment file from template
cp .env.sample .envRequired API keys in your .env file:
# Required API keys
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here # For Google Gemini models
GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key_here
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=your_deepseek_api_key_here
OLLAMA_HOST=http://localhost:11434
# Optional model configuration
DEFAULT_MODEL=openai:gpt-4o-mini
DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS=["openai:gpt-4.1","anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet","gemini:gemini-2.5-pro"]
DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL=openai:gpt-4o-miniMCP Server Configuration
To utilize this MCP server directly in other projects either use the buttons to install in VSCode, edit the .mcp.json file directory.
Clients tend to have slighty different configurations
Configure for Claude.app
{
"mcpServers": {
"agile-team": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/danielscholl/agile-team-mcp-server@main",
"agile-team"
],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<YOUR_OPENAI_KEY>",
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<YOUR_ANTHROPIC_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<YOUR_GEMINI_KEY>",
"GROQ_API_KEY": "<YOUR_GROQ_KEY>",
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<YOUR_DEEPSEEK_KEY>",
"OLLAMA_HOST": "http://localhost:11434",
"DEFAULT_MODEL": "openai:gpt-4o-mini",
"DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS": "[\"openai:gpt-4.1\",\"anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet\",\"gemini:gemini-2.5-pro\"]",
"DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL": "openai:gpt-4o-mini"
}
}
}
}Configure for Claude.code
Setting up Agile Team with Claude Code easily by importing it.
claude mcp add-from-claude-desktopNote: "--directory" would be the path to the source code if not in the same directory.
# Copy this JSON configuration
{
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/danielscholl/agile-team-mcp-server@main", "agile-team"],
"env": {
"DEFAULT_MODEL": "openai:gpt-4o-mini",
"DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS": "[\"openai:gpt-4.1\",\"anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet\",\"gemini:gemini-2.5-pro\"]",
"DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL": "openai:gpt-4o-mini"
}
}
# Then run this command in Claude Code
claude mcp add agile-team "$(pbpaste)"To remove the configuration later:
claude mcp remove agile-teamAvailable LLM Providers
Provider | Short Prefix | Full Prefix | Example Usage |
OpenAI |
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Anthropic |
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Google Gemini |
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Groq |
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DeepSeek |
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Ollama |
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Usage
Command Line
Run the server directly:
uv run agile-teamWith MCP Client
With a compatible MCP client, you can connect to the server:
mcp use agile-teamAvailable Prompts
Interactive conversation starters and guided workflows to help you discover and use server capabilities.
List MCP Assets
Get a comprehensive overview of all server capabilities including tools, personas, providers, and workflows.
Parameters: None required
Usage:
# Get complete server capability overview
list_mcp_assetsReturns: Comprehensive markdown documentation including:
All available tools with parameters and examples
Supported LLM providers with shortcuts and usage examples
Agent personas (Business Analyst, Product Manager, Spec Writer, Decision Maker)
Quick start workflows for agile team processes
Advanced usage patterns and best practices
Pro tips for model selection and workflow optimization
This prompt provides a self-documenting overview of the entire agile-team MCP server, making it easy to discover capabilities and get started with productive workflows.
Available Tools
List Available Options
Tools to discover available LLM providers and their supported models.
List Providers Tool
Lists all supported LLM providers and their shortcut prefixes.
Parameters: None required
Examples:
# Simple example
list_providers_toolList Models Tool
Lists all available models for a specific provider.
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| The provider to list models for (e.g., "openai", "anthropic") | required |
Examples:
# Simple example with full provider name
list_models_tool: "openai"
# Using provider shortcode
list_models_tool: "a" # Lists Anthropic modelsSend Prompts to Models
Send text prompts directly to LLM models and get their responses.
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| The prompt text to send to the models | required |
| List of models in format "provider:model" |
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Features:
Send prompts to one or multiple models simultaneously
Use model suffixes for special behaviors:
:4kor other numbers for thinking token budgets:highfor increased reasoning effort (OpenAI only)
Examples:
# Simple example
prompt_tool: "Create a plan for implementing user authentication"
# Complex example with multiple models and options
prompt_tool: "Analyze the trade-offs between microservices and monoliths" ["openai:gpt-4.1:high", "anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet:4k"]Work with Files
Process prompts from files and save responses to files for batch processing.
From File Tool
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing the prompt | required |
| List of models in format "provider:model" |
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Examples:
# Simple example
prompt_from_file_tool: "prompts/function.md"
# Complex example with specific model
prompt_from_file_tool: "prompts/function.md" ["anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219"]From File to File Tool
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing the prompt | required |
| List of models in format "provider:model" |
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| Full path for the output file | Generated based on input |
| Directory for response files | input file's directory/responses |
| File extension for output files |
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Examples:
# Simple example
prompt_from_file2file_tool: "prompts/uv_script.md"
# Complex example with specific model, output path and custom extension
prompt_from_file2file_tool: "prompts/diagram.md" ["anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet"] "prompts/responses/architecture_diagram.md"Team Decision Making
Use multiple models as team members to generate different solutions, then have a decision maker model evaluate and choose the best approach.
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing the prompt | required |
| List of team member models |
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| Model for making the decision |
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| Full path for the output document | Generated based on input |
| Directory for response files | input file's directory/responses |
| File extension for output files |
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| Custom decision maker prompt | Default template |
Examples:
# Simple example
persona_dm_tool: "prompts/decision.md"
# Complex example with custom team and decision maker model
persona_dm_tool: "prompts/decision.md" ["o:gpt-4.1", "a:claude-3-7-sonnet", "g:gemini-2.5-pro-preview-03-25"] persona_dm_model="o:o3" "prompts/responses/final_decision.md"Business Analyst Persona
Generate detailed business analysis using a specialized Business Analyst persona, with optional team-based decision making.
Capabilities:
Creating detailed project briefs and requirement documents
Analyzing business needs and market opportunities
Defining MVP scope and feature prioritization
Identifying target audiences and user personas
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing business requirements | required |
| Models to use in format "provider:model" |
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| Full path for the output document | Generated based on input |
| Directory for response files | input file's directory/responses |
| File extension for output files |
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| Whether to use team decision making |
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| Models for team members if using decision maker |
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| Model for final decision making |
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Examples:
# Simple example
persona_ba_tool: "prompts/concept.md" "prompts/responses/project-brief.md"
# Complex example with team-based decision making
persona_ba_tool: "prompts/concept.md" use_decision_maker=true decision_maker_model="o:04-mini" "prompts/responses/project-brief.md"Product Manager Persona
Generate comprehensive product management plans using a specialized Product Manager persona, with optional team-based decision making.
Capabilities:
Creating detailed product plans with prioritized features and clear timelines
Developing product vision and strategy
Performing market and competitive analysis
Defining user stories and requirements
Managing cross-functional team collaboration
Implementing data-driven decision making
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing the product requirements | required |
| Models to use in format "provider:model" |
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| Full path for the output document | Generated based on input |
| Directory for response files | input file's directory/responses |
| File extension for output files |
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| Whether to use team decision making |
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| Models for team members if using decision maker |
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| Model for final decision making |
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| Custom Product Manager prompt template | Default template |
| Custom decision maker prompt template | Default template |
Examples:
# Simple example
persona_pm_tool: "prompts/responses/project-brief.md" "prompts/responses/project-prd.md"
# Complex example with team-based decision making
persona_pm_tool: "prompts/responses/project-brief.md" use_decision_maker=true decision_maker_model="o:gpt-4o-mini" "prompts/responses/project-prd.md"Spec Writer Persona
Generate clear, developer-ready specification documents from PRDs, project briefs, or user requests using a specialized Spec Writer persona.
Capabilities:
Producing technical specifications from PRDs or project briefs
Defining step-by-step implementation instructions for developers and AI agents
Creating comprehensive specifications with architectural patterns and validation criteria
Defining tool behavior, CLI structure, directory layout, and testing plans
Using focused, reproducible examples to communicate architectural patterns
Ensuring each spec includes validation steps to verify implementation
Parameters:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| Path to the file containing requirements or PRD | required |
| Models to use in format "provider:model" |
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| Full path for the output document | Generated based on input |
| Directory for response files | input file's directory/responses |
| File extension for output files |
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| Whether to use team decision making |
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| Models for team members if using decision maker |
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| Model for final decision making |
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| Custom Spec Writer prompt template | Default template |
| Custom decision maker prompt template | Default template |
Examples:
# Simple example - generate a specification from a PRD
persona_sw_tool: "prompts/responses/project-prd.md" "prompts/responses/project-spec.md"
# Complex example with team-based decision making
persona_sw_tool: "prompts/responses/project-prd.md" use_decision_maker=true decision_maker_model=["o:gpt-4o-mini"] "prompts/responses/project-spec.md"Available Tools
9 toolslist_models_toolB
List all available models for a specific provider.
Args:
provider: The provider to list models for (e.g., "openai", "anthropic")
Returns:
List of model names available for the specified provider
Inputs: provider (required).
list_providers_toolB
List all supported LLM providers.
Returns:
Dictionary with main providers and their shortcuts clearly formatted
Inputs: no named parameters.
persona_ba_toolB
Generate business analysis using a specialized Business Analyst persona, with optional decision making.
This tool uses a specialized Business Analyst prompt to analyze business requirements
from a file. It can either use a single model or leverage the team decision-making
functionality to get multiple perspectives and consolidate them.
Args:
from_file: Path to the file containing the business requirements
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model"
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_MODEL)
output_dir: Directory where response files should be saved (defaults to input file's directory/responses)
output_extension: File extension for output files (e.g., 'py', 'txt', 'md')
output_path: Optional full output path with filename for the output document
use_decision_maker: Whether to use the decision maker functionality
decision_maker_models: Models to use if use_decision_maker is True
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS)
ba_prompt: Custom business analyst prompt template
decision_maker_model: Model to use for decision making (defaults to DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL)
decision_maker_prompt: Custom persona prompt template for decision making
Returns:
Path to the business analysis output file
Inputs: from_file (required), models_prefixed_by_provider, output_dir, output_extension, +6 more.
persona_dm_toolB
Generate responses from multiple LLM models and use a decision maker model to choose the best direction.
This tool first sends a prompt from a file to multiple models, then uses a designated
decision maker model to evaluate all responses and provide a final decision.
Args:
from_file: Path to the file containing the prompt text
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of team member models in format "provider:model"
(if None, defaults to ["openai:gpt-4.1", "anthropic:claude-3-7-sonnet", "gemini:gemini-2.5-pro"])
output_dir: Directory where response files should be saved (defaults to input file's directory/responses)
output_extension: File extension for output files (e.g., 'py', 'txt', 'md')
output_path: Optional full output path with filename for the persona document
persona_dm_model: Model to use for making the decision (defaults to DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL)
persona_prompt: Custom persona prompt template (if None, uses the default)
Returns:
Path to the persona output file
Inputs: from_file (required), models_prefixed_by_provider, output_dir, output_extension, +3 more.
persona_pm_toolC
Generate product management plans using a specialized Product Manager persona, with optional decision making.
This tool uses a specialized Product Manager prompt to create comprehensive product plans
from a file. It can either use a single model or leverage the team decision-making
functionality to get multiple perspectives and consolidate them.
Args:
from_file: Path to the file containing the product requirements
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model"
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_MODEL)
output_dir: Directory where response files should be saved (defaults to input file's directory/responses)
output_extension: File extension for output files (e.g., 'py', 'txt', 'md')
output_path: Optional full output path with filename for the output document
use_decision_maker: Whether to use the decision maker functionality
decision_maker_models: Models to use if use_decision_maker is True
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS)
pm_prompt: Custom product manager prompt template
decision_maker_model: Model to use for decision making (defaults to DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL)
decision_maker_prompt: Custom persona prompt template for decision making
Returns:
Path to the product plan output file
Inputs: from_file (required), models_prefixed_by_provider, output_dir, output_extension, +6 more.
persona_sw_toolB
Generate specification documents using a specialized Spec Writer persona, with optional decision making.
This tool uses a specialized Spec Writer prompt to create comprehensive specification documents
from a file. It can either use a single model or leverage the team decision-making
functionality to get multiple perspectives and consolidate them.
Args:
from_file: Path to the file containing the requirements or PRD
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model"
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_MODEL)
output_dir: Directory where response files should be saved (defaults to input file's directory/responses)
output_extension: File extension for output files (e.g., 'py', 'txt', 'md')
output_path: Optional full output path with filename for the output document
use_decision_maker: Whether to use the decision maker functionality
decision_maker_models: Models to use if use_decision_maker is True
(if None, defaults to DEFAULT_TEAM_MODELS)
sw_prompt: Custom spec writer prompt template
decision_maker_model: Model to use for decision making (defaults to DEFAULT_DECISION_MAKER_MODEL)
decision_maker_prompt: Custom persona prompt template for decision making
Returns:
Path to the specification output file
Inputs: from_file (required), models_prefixed_by_provider, output_dir, output_extension, +6 more.
prompt_from_file2file_toolA
Read a prompt from a file, send it to multiple LLM models, and write responses to files.
Args:
file_path: Path to the file containing the prompt text
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model" (e.g., "openai:gpt-4").
If None, defaults to ["openai:gpt-4o-mini"]
output_dir: Directory where response files should be saved (defaults to input file's directory/responses)
output_extension: File extension for output files (e.g., 'py', 'txt', 'md')
If None, defaults to 'md' (default: None)
output_path: Optional full output path with filename. If provided, the extension
from this path will be used (overrides output_extension).
Returns:
List of file paths where responses were written
Inputs: file_path (required), models_prefixed_by_provider, output_dir, output_extension, +1 more.
prompt_from_file_toolB
Read a prompt from a file and send it to multiple LLM models.
Args:
file_path: Path to the file containing the prompt text
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model" (e.g., "openai:gpt-4").
If None, defaults to ["openai:gpt-4o-mini"]
Returns:
List of responses, one from each specified model
Inputs: file_path (required), models_prefixed_by_provider.
prompt_toolA
Send a text prompt to multiple LLM models and return their responses.
Args:
text: The prompt text to send to the models
models_prefixed_by_provider: List of models in format "provider:model" (e.g., "openai:gpt-4").
If None, defaults to ["openai:gpt-4o-mini"]
Returns:
List of responses, one from each specified model
Inputs: text (required), models_prefixed_by_provider.
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TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
There is significant functional overlap between tools, particularly among the persona tools (ba, dm, pm, sw) which share similar decision-making functionality and parameters, and between prompt_from_file_tool and prompt_tool which differ only in input source. However, the descriptions help clarify distinctions, such as persona specializations and file vs. text input.
The naming follows a mixed convention: most tools use snake_case with descriptive names (e.g., list_models_tool, persona_ba_tool), but there are inconsistencies like 'prompt_from_file2file_tool' which uses '2' instead of 'to', and 'prompt_tool' is overly generic compared to others. The pattern is readable but not fully uniform.
With 9 tools, the count is reasonable for an LLM orchestration and persona-based server. It covers provider/model listing, persona generation, and prompt handling, though some tools feel redundant (e.g., multiple persona tools with similar structures). The scope is well-defined but could be streamlined.
The server provides good coverage for LLM model management and persona-based generation, with tools for listing providers/models, sending prompts, and specialized personas. Minor gaps include lack of update/delete operations for models or personas, and no tool for managing provider configurations, but core workflows are supported.
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