Universal MCPO/MCP bridge for Open Web UI with AI-powered configuration. Automated setup generation, Docker support, beginner-friendly. Any AI assistant can instantly convert MCP configs to working Open Web UI integrations.
git clone https://github.com/sonzentherevolution/openwebui-mcp-setup.gitopenwebui-mcp-setup simplifies adding MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools to Open Web UI through an MCPO bridge. It converts MCP server configurations into working Open Web UI integrations without complex manual setup. The skill supports multiple deployment options including Docker, command-line scripts, and AI-assisted configuration. Users can add tools like persistent memory, file access, time data, and web search capabilities to their chat interface. Setup options range from quick single-command deployments to multi-server Docker configurations.
Install MCPO and choose your setup path: run example scripts (time-server.sh), use Docker Compose, or convert a specific MCP config with the Python conversion script. Add the resulting localhost URL (typically http://localhost:8000) to Open Web UI Settings → Tools. Alternatively, upload agentic-setup.md to an AI assistant and provide your MCP configuration for AI-powered setup guidance.
Add persistent memory tools to Open Web UI conversations
Enable file read/write capabilities in chat interface
Integrate web search and API access into AI assistants
Deploy multiple MCP servers simultaneously with Docker
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
git clone https://github.com/sonzentherevolution/openwebui-mcp-setupCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
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I need help setting up an Open Web UI MCP bridge for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. I have [DATA] that needs to be integrated. Can you generate a step-by-step guide for automated setup generation with Docker support?
## Open Web UI MCP Bridge Setup Guide
### Step 1: Prerequisites
- Docker installed on your system
- Basic understanding of command line interface
- Your MCP configuration files ready
### Step 2: Docker Setup
1. Open your terminal or command prompt
2. Run the following command to pull the Open Web UI MCP bridge image:
```bash
docker pull openwebui/mcp-bridge:latest
```
3. Verify the image was pulled successfully
### Step 3: Configuration
1. Create a new directory for your configuration files:
```bash
mkdir mcp-config
cd mcp-config
```
2. Place your MCP configuration files in this directory
3. Create a `docker-compose.yml` file with the following content:
```yaml
version: '3'
services:
mcp-bridge:
image: openwebui/mcp-bridge:latest
volumes:
- ./:/config
ports:
- "8080:8080"
```
### Step 4: Running the Bridge
1. Start the Docker container:
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
2. Access the bridge at `http://localhost:8080` in your web browser
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
### Step 5: Integration
1. Log in to your Open Web UI instance
2. Navigate to the MCP Bridge integration section
3. Enter the URL `http://localhost:8080` and your credentials
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