Roundtable
Enables Claude to orchestrate multi-model AI roundtable discussions between GPT-4o, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek through independent responses and cross-critique rounds. It supports various discussion presets such as debate, brainstorm, and consensus t
What is Roundtable?
Roundtable is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables claude to orchestrate multi-model ai roundtable discussions between gpt-4o, gemini, grok, and deepseek through independent responses and cross-critique rounds. it supports various discussion p...
Enables Claude to orchestrate multi-model AI roundtable discussions between GPT-4o, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek through independent responses and cross-critique rounds. It supports various discussion presets such as debate, brainstorm, and consensus t
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Features
- Enables Claude to orchestrate multi-model AI roundtable disc
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx roundtableConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Roundtable
Roundtable MCP enables Claude to orchestrate multi-model AI discussions by routing a topic to multiple LLMs — including GPT-4o, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek — simultaneously, collecting independent responses, then running cross-critique rounds where models evaluate each other's answers. It supports structured discussion formats including debate, brainstorm, and consensus modes, making it useful for getting diverse AI perspectives on technical decisions, creative briefs, or complex analysis questions. Developers use it to break out of single-model echo chambers when evaluating architecture choices or controversial trade-offs.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or later with uv or pip
- An OpenAI API key (for GPT-4o participation)
- A Google AI API key (for Gemini participation)
- An xAI API key (for Grok participation) and/or a DeepSeek API key
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code or Cursor
Clone the repository
Clone the roundtable-mcp repository to your local machine and navigate into the project directory.
git clone https://github.com/brandondek/roundtable-mcp.git
cd roundtable-mcpInstall Python dependencies
Install the required Python packages using uv (recommended) or pip. The project requires the MCP SDK and API client libraries for each participating model.
uv pip install -r requirements.txt
# or
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure API keys as environment variables
Set the API keys for each model provider you want to include in roundtable discussions. You can omit keys for providers you don't use — those models will be excluded from discussions.
export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
export GOOGLE_API_KEY="AIza..."
export XAI_API_KEY="xai-..."
export DEEPSEEK_API_KEY="sk-..."}Add the server to your MCP client config
Register the roundtable MCP server with your client by pointing to the Python entry point. Pass your API keys as environment variables in the config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"roundtable": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/roundtable-mcp/server.py"],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-...",
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "AIza...",
"XAI_API_KEY": "xai-...",
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "sk-..."
}
}
}
}Start a roundtable discussion
Ask Claude to run a roundtable on any topic. Specify a preset (debate, brainstorm, or consensus) and which models to include, or let Claude pick defaults.
Roundtable Examples
Client configuration
MCP client config for the roundtable server with API keys for all four model providers.
{
"mcpServers": {
"roundtable": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/roundtable-mcp/server.py"],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-...",
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "AIza...",
"XAI_API_KEY": "xai-...",
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "sk-..."
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Discussion tasks to run with the roundtable MCP server.
- "Run a roundtable debate between GPT-4o and Gemini on whether microservices are better than monoliths"
- "Start a brainstorm roundtable with all models on names for my new developer tool"
- "Have GPT-4o, Gemini, and DeepSeek reach consensus on the best vector database for a RAG system"
- "Run a critique round: first get independent takes on this code architecture, then have each model critique the others"
- "Debate mode: is TypeScript worth adopting for a small startup?"Troubleshooting Roundtable
One or more models are missing from the roundtable output
The server silently skips models whose API keys are not set or are invalid. Verify each key is exported correctly and that the provider's API is reachable from your network. Check that key names exactly match OPENAI_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, XAI_API_KEY, and DEEPSEEK_API_KEY.
Roundtable takes a very long time to complete
Each model is queried sequentially or in parallel depending on configuration. Long responses from one model can block the critique round. Try shortening your prompt or reducing the number of critique rounds to speed up responses.
Python module not found errors when starting the server
Ensure you installed dependencies inside the same Python environment that the MCP config points to. Use the full path to the virtualenv Python binary in the command field: e.g., `/path/to/roundtable-mcp/.venv/bin/python`.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roundtable
What is Roundtable?
Roundtable is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables claude to orchestrate multi-model ai roundtable discussions between gpt-4o, gemini, grok, and deepseek through independent responses and cross-critique rounds. it supports various discussion presets such as debate, brainstorm, and consensus t It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Roundtable?
Follow the installation instructions on the Roundtable GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Roundtable?
Roundtable works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Roundtable free to use?
Yes, Roundtable is open source and available under the GPL 3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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