AI Counsel
True deliberative consensus MCP server where AI models debate and refine positions across multiple rounds
What is AI Counsel?
AI Counsel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to true deliberative consensus mcp server where ai models debate and refine positions across multiple rounds
True deliberative consensus MCP server where AI models debate and refine positions across multiple rounds
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Features
- True deliberative consensus MCP server where AI models debat
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx ai-counselConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use AI Counsel
AI Counsel is a deliberative consensus MCP server that orchestrates multiple AI models in structured debate rounds to refine positions and synthesize viewpoints. Rather than relying on a single model's answer, it routes questions through a multi-round deliberation process where models challenge and build on each other's reasoning. This is valuable for complex decisions, nuanced analysis, or any scenario where diverse AI perspectives improve the quality of the final output.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed on your system
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
- API keys for any AI models you plan to include in deliberation sessions
- Basic familiarity with MCP server configuration in claude_desktop_config.json
Clone the repository
Clone the ai-counsel repository from GitHub to get the server source code.
git clone https://github.com/blueman82/ai-counsel.git
cd ai-counselInstall dependencies
Install the required Node.js dependencies using npm.
npm installBuild the server
Compile the TypeScript source into runnable JavaScript.
npm run buildConfigure your MCP client
Add the ai-counsel server to your Claude Desktop configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-counsel": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/ai-counsel/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop so it picks up the new server configuration. You should see ai-counsel listed in the connected servers.
AI Counsel Examples
Client configuration
Add ai-counsel to your Claude Desktop MCP server list using the built output path.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-counsel": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/ai-counsel/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts in Claude Desktop to invoke deliberative consensus across AI models.
- "Start a deliberation on the trade-offs of microservices vs monolithic architecture for a startup."
- "Run a multi-round debate on whether AI regulation should be mandatory for LLM providers."
- "Synthesize a consensus position on the best approach for handling distributed system failures."Troubleshooting AI Counsel
Server fails to start with a module not found error
Make sure you ran both 'npm install' and 'npm run build' in the repository root before pointing Claude Desktop to the build output.
No deliberation results returned
Check that your AI model API keys are correctly set in your environment or in the server's configuration. The server requires access to at least one external model provider to run debate rounds.
Claude Desktop does not show ai-counsel in connected servers
Verify the path in your claude_desktop_config.json points to the actual build/index.js file. Restart Claude Desktop fully after making config changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about AI Counsel
What is AI Counsel?
AI Counsel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that true deliberative consensus mcp server where ai models debate and refine positions across multiple rounds It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install AI Counsel?
Follow the installation instructions on the AI Counsel GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with AI Counsel?
AI Counsel works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is AI Counsel free to use?
Yes, AI Counsel is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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