Synapse AI
Build AI agents that actually do things. Synapse is an open-source platform for creating, connecting, and orchestrating AI agents powered by any LLM — local, cloud or CLIs.
What is Synapse AI?
Synapse AI is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to build ai agents that actually do things. synapse is an open-source platform for creating, connecting, and orchestrating ai agents powered by any llm — local, cloud or clis.
Build AI agents that actually do things. Synapse is an open-source platform for creating, connecting, and orchestrating AI agents powered by any LLM — local, cloud or CLIs.
This server falls under the Coding Agents category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Build AI agents that actually do things. Synapse is an open-
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx synapse-aiConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Synapse AI
Synapse AI is an open-source platform for building, connecting, and orchestrating AI agents that can execute real-world actions across tools and services. It supports any LLM — local models, cloud APIs, or CLI-based models — and lets users compose multi-agent workflows as directed acyclic graphs through a visual chat interface. Teams use it to automate complex multi-step tasks like data pipelines, code review cycles, and business workflows without writing orchestration code.
Prerequisites
- macOS, Linux, or Windows operating system
- curl (macOS/Linux) or PowerShell (Windows) for the quick install script
- Alternatively, Node.js 18+ and npm, or Python 3.10+ and pip for manual install
- Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)
- An MCP-compatible client or use the built-in Synapse UI
Install Synapse AI with the quick setup script
Use the one-line installer for macOS or Linux. On Windows, use the PowerShell equivalent.
# macOS / Linux
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/synapseorch-ai/synapse-ai/main/setup.sh | bash
# Windows PowerShell
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/synapseorch-ai/synapse-ai/main/setup.ps1 | iexAlternative: install via npm or pip
If you prefer package manager installation over the setup script, install Synapse AI via npm or pip.
# npm
npm install -g synapse-orch-ai
# pip
pip install synapse-orch-aiStart the Synapse platform
Launch the backend server, frontend UI, and browser integration with the synapse start command.
synapse startConfigure your MCP client
If using Synapse as an MCP server with Claude Desktop, add the server connection to your client config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"synapse-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["synapse-ai"]
}
}
}Build your first agent workflow
Open the Synapse UI in your browser, describe the workflow you want to automate, and let the AI construct the agent DAG. Connect MCP servers, webhooks, or Python scripts as tool nodes.
Synapse AI Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration connecting to the Synapse AI MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"synapse-ai": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["synapse-ai"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for orchestrating multi-agent workflows with Synapse AI.
- "Create an agent that monitors my email and summarizes unread messages every morning"
- "Build a workflow that fetches data from an API, processes it with Python, and stores results in a database"
- "Orchestrate three agents: one to search the web, one to analyze results, and one to write a report"
- "Set up a code review agent that runs tests and posts feedback to GitHub PRs"Troubleshooting Synapse AI
synapse start fails with port already in use
Another process is using port 3000. Stop the conflicting process with `lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill` on macOS/Linux, or specify a different port using Docker with `-p 3001:3000`.
Agent cannot connect to external MCP servers
Ensure the external MCP server is running and reachable from the Synapse host. For remote MCP servers using OAuth/PAT, verify the access token is correctly configured in the Synapse agent settings panel.
Upgrade command leaves old version running
Run `synapse stop` before upgrading, then `synapse upgrade` to pull the latest version, and finally `synapse start` to relaunch. Check `synapse --version` to confirm the update was applied.
Frequently Asked Questions about Synapse AI
What is Synapse AI?
Synapse AI is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that build ai agents that actually do things. synapse is an open-source platform for creating, connecting, and orchestrating ai agents powered by any llm — local, cloud or clis. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Synapse AI?
Follow the installation instructions on the Synapse AI GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Synapse AI?
Synapse AI works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Synapse AI free to use?
Yes, Synapse AI is open source and available under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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