ollama mcp bridge
npxStandardThe Ollama MCP Bridge connects local LLMs running on Ollama to MCP servers. It exposes MCP tools to Ollama-hosted models, enabling them to use external APIs and services. Developers use it to integrate local LLMs with MCP's ecosystem, allowing models to interact with external systems and tools.
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Overview
The Ollama MCP Bridge connects local LLMs running on Ollama to MCP servers. It exposes MCP tools to Ollama-hosted models, enabling them to use external APIs and services. Developers use it to integrate local LLMs with MCP's ecosystem, allowing models to interact with external systems and tools.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-llm-bridge2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"patruff-ollama-mcp-bridge-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-llm-bridge"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from ollama mcp bridge?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for ollama mcp bridge
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from ollama mcp bridge. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OLLAMA_MCP_BRIDGE_API_KEY | Yes | Your ollama mcp bridge API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in ollama mcp bridge?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in ollama mcp bridge"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in ollama mcp bridge with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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