the academy
StandardThe academy is a Socratic dialogue engine for AI agents. It exposes structured dialogue tools for question-answer sessions, debate simulations, and collaborative problem-solving. It connects to other AI agents via MCP for multi-agent interactions. Developers use it to build AI tutors, debate platforms, and collaborative learning systems.
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Overview
The academy is a Socratic dialogue engine for AI agents. It exposes structured dialogue tools for question-answer sessions, debate simulations, and collaborative problem-solving. It connects to other AI agents via MCP for multi-agent interactions. Developers use it to build AI tutors, debate platforms, and collaborative learning systems.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"im-knots-the-academy-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-im-knots-the-academy-github"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from the academy?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for the academy
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from the academy. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| THE_ACADEMY_API_KEY | Yes | Your the academy API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in the academy?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in the academy"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in the academy with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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