Mendicant MCP Server

Advanced probabilistic orchestration intelligence for distributed AI agent systems. Implements adaptive Bayesian reasoning, temporal knowledge decay, and closed-loop learning for strategic agent coordination.

Status: Production | v0.5.1 | 131/131 Tests Passing

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Quick Start

Installation

CLI Installation (Recommended): ``bash claude mcp add mendicant-mcp-server ``

Manual Configuration:

Add to MCP configuration file:

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mendicant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mendicant-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Code to activate.

Essential Commands

Strategic Planning: ``typescript const plan = await mendicant_plan( "implement authentication system", { project_type: "nextjs", has_tests: false } ); ``

Result Coordination: ``typescript const synthesis = await mendicant_coordinate( "implement authentication system", agent_results, plan, project_context ); ``

Health Analysis: ``typescript const analysis = await mendicant_analyze({ git_status: "...", test_results: {...}, build_status: "failing" }); ``

Failure Recovery: ```typescript const failure_analysis = await mendicant_analyze_failure( objective, failed_agent_id, error_message, preceding_agents );

const refined_plan = await mendicant_refine_plan( original_plan, failure_analysis, objective ); ```

Pattern Discovery: ``typescript const patterns = await mendicant_find_patterns( "implement real-time notifications", { project_type: "nextjs" } ); ``

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Dashboard

The server includes a real-time web dashboard accessible at http://localhost:3000 (auto-launches by default).

Features:

Live execution monitoring
Agent performance metrics
Mahoraga learning visualization
Pattern analysis interface

Configuration: ``json { "env": { "DASHBOARD_PORT": "3000", "DASHBOARD_BRIDGE_PORT": "3001", "MENDICANT_AUTO_LAUNCH_DASHBOARD": "true" } } ``

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Core Capabilities

Adaptive Intelligence Systems

Bayesian Confidence Engine - Probabilistic inference with isotonic regression calibration
Temporal Decay Engine - Domain-specific knowledge half-lives (45-730 days)
Feedback Loop System - Closed-loop learning after every execution
Adaptive Executor - Real-time plan modification with 5 recovery strategies
Pareto Optimizer - Multi-objective optimization (accuracy/cost/latency)
Predictive Conflict Detector - Proactive conflict detection and resolution
Semantic Embedder - Multi-label classification for objective understanding
Agent Communication Bus - Multi-agent coordination infrastructure

Intelligence Features

Semantic Agent Matching - Vector embedding-based agent selection with 85-90% accuracy using Mnemosyne BGE-large (local, free) or OpenAI embeddings (fallback).

Cross-Project Learning - Privacy-preserving pattern matching across projects with automatic PII scrubbing and scoped namespaces.

Hybrid Real-Time Sync - Critical operations complete in <500ms with graceful async fallback for non-critical updates.

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Architecture

User Request
    ↓
Claude Code
    ↓
mendicant_plan(objective, context)
    ├─ Semantic classification
    ├─ Temporal filtering
    ├─ Bayesian inference
    ├─ Conflict prediction
    └─ Pareto optimization
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Adaptive Executor
    ├─ Agent execution
    ├─ State monitoring
    ├─ Recovery strategies
    └─ Real-time replanning
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mendicant_coordinate(results)
    ├─ Output synthesis
    ├─ Conflict detection
    └─ Recommendations
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Feedback Loop
    ├─ Update Bayesian priors
    ├─ Calibrate embeddings
    ├─ Learn conflict patterns
    └─ Record to Mnemosyne

Design Philosophy: Adaptive probabilistic intelligence in the MCP server; semantic understanding and execution in Claude Code.

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Documentation

Tool Reference

Planning & Coordination

`mendicant_plan`

Creates strategic orchestration plan from objective using Bayesian inference and temporal filtering.

Parameters: ``typescript { objective: string; // User's objective context?: { project_type?: string; // "nextjs" | "python" | "rust" has_tests?: boolean; linear_issues?: any[]; recent_errors?: any[]; }; constraints?: { max_agents?: number; prefer_parallel?: boolean; max_tokens?: number; }; past_executions?: any[]; // Mnemosyne integration } ``

Returns: ``typescript { agents: AgentSpec[]; // Ordered agent sequence execution_strategy: string; // "sequential" | "parallel" | "phased" phases?: Phase[]; // Phased execution structure success_criteria: string; estimated_tokens: number; pattern_matched?: string; } ``

`mendicant_coordinate`

Synthesizes results from multiple agents with structured output and conflict detection.

Parameters: ``typescript { objective: string; agent_results: AgentResult[]; plan?: object; // For Mahoraga learning project_context?: object; // For Mahoraga learning } ``

Returns: ``typescript { synthesis: string; // Structured summary conflicts: Conflict[]; // Detected conflicts gaps: string[]; // Missing coverage recommendations: string[]; verification_needed: boolean; } ``

`mendicant_analyze`

Analyzes project health and recommends interventions.

Parameters: ``typescript { context: { git_status?: string; test_results?: object; build_status?: string; linear_issues?: any[]; recent_commits?: any[]; recent_errors?: any[]; } } ``

Returns: ``typescript { health_score: number; // 0-100 critical_issues: Issue[]; recommendations: Recommendation[]; suggested_agents: string[]; } ``

Adaptive Learning (Mahoraga System)

`mendicant_record_feedback`

Records agent execution feedback for passive learning.

Parameters: ``typescript { agent_id: string; success: boolean; tokens_used?: number; duration_ms?: number; error?: string; } ``

`mendicant_predict_agents`

Predicts agent success rates using historical patterns.

Parameters: ``typescript { agent_ids: string[]; objective: string; context?: object; } ``

Returns: ``typescript { predictions: { agent_id: string; predicted_success_rate: number; confidence: number; similar_executions: number; }[]; } ``

`mendicant_analyze_failure`

Analyzes failure root causes using historical context.

Parameters: ``typescript { objective: string; failed_agent_id: string; error: string; preceding_agents: string[]; context?: object; } ``

Returns: ``typescript { failure_patterns: Pattern[]; root_cause_hypothesis: string; avoidance_rules: string[]; suggested_fixes: string[]; alternative_agents: string[]; } ``

`mendicant_refine_plan`

Refines failed plan using Mahoraga pattern analysis.

Parameters: ``typescript { original_plan: object; failure_context: object; // From analyze_failure objective: string; project_context?: object; } ``

Returns: ``typescript { refined_plan: object; changes_made: Change[]; reasoning: string; confidence: number; } ``

`mendicant_find_patterns`

Finds similar successful execution patterns using KD-tree similarity search.

Parameters: ``typescript { objective: string; context?: object; limit?: number; // Default: 10 } ``

Returns: ``typescript { patterns: { objective: string; agents_used: string[]; similarity_score: number; success_rate: number; }[]; } ``

`mendicant_discover_agents`

Registers new agents at runtime for dynamic agent discovery.

Parameters: ``typescript { agent_ids: string[]; } ``

`mendicant_list_learned_agents`

Lists all agents with performance statistics.

Parameters: ``typescript { ranked?: boolean; // Sort by success rate } ``

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Built-in Workflow Patterns

| Pattern | Keywords | Agent Sequence | Application | |---------|----------|----------------|-------------| | SCAFFOLD | scaffold, setup, initialize | architect → scribe → hollowed_eyes → loveless | Project initialization | | FIX_TESTS | test, failing, debug | loveless → hollowed_eyes → loveless | Test failure resolution | | SECURITY_FIX | security, vulnerability, CVE | loveless → hollowed_eyes → loveless → scribe | Security remediation | | DEPLOYMENT | deploy, release, CI/CD | sentinel → zhadyz → loveless | Deployment configuration | | FEATURE_IMPLEMENTATION | implement, feature, build | didact → architect → hollowed_eyes → loveless → scribe | Feature development | | BUG_FIX | bug, issue, error | didact → hollowed_eyes → loveless | Bug investigation |

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Version History

v0.5.1 (2025-01-07)

Dashboard bundled in npm package
Static file serving for production deployment
Port configuration fixes
Zero-build installation

v0.4.0 - Mnemosyne BGE-large Integration (2025-01-06)

Replaced OpenAI embeddings with Mnemosyne BGE-large
Three-tier caching architecture (memory/disk/persistent)
Intelligent provider auto-detection
$0/month operation cost
100% test coverage (131/131 tests)

v0.3.0 - Advanced Learning Enhancements (2025-01-06)

Multi-dimensional error classification (4D taxonomy)
Failure chain detection with temporal correlation
Predictive conflict detection
KD-tree pattern matching (O(log n) performance)
Rolling window memory with aggregate statistics
100% test coverage (45/45 tests)

v0.2.0 - Advanced Adaptive Intelligence (2025-01-05)

8 new intelligence systems (4,657 lines)
Bayesian probabilistic reasoning
Real-time adaptive execution
Temporal knowledge decay
Multi-objective Pareto optimization
Closed-loop learning infrastructure

v0.1.1 - Initial Release (2025-01-04)

Core orchestration planning
Agent registry with performance tracking
Basic Mahoraga adaptive learning
Workflow pattern templates

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Configuration

Semantic Matching: ``json { "features": { "semanticMatching": { "enabled": true, "weight": 0.30, "fallbackToKeywords": true } }, "embeddings": { "provider": "mnemosyne", "model": "bge-large-en-v1.5", "dimensions": 1024, "cache": { "l1Size": 100, "l2TTL": 86400, "l3TTL": 7776000 } } } ``

Cross-Project Learning: ``json { "crossProjectLearning": { "enabled": true, "scope": { "level": "project", "identifier": "my-app", "canShare": false, "sensitivity": "internal" } } } ``

Hybrid Sync: ``json { "hybridSync": { "enabled": true, "realtimeTimeout": 500, "batchInterval": 30000 } } ``

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Integration Examples

Command System Integration:

# .claude/commands/autonomous.md

Embody the mendicant_bias orchestration pattern.

1. Assess: mendicant_analyze({ test_results, git_status })
2. Plan: mendicant_plan(objective_from_analysis)
3. Execute: Task tool for each agent
4. Learn: mendicant_record_feedback({ agent_id, success })
5. Synthesize: mendicant_coordinate(results)

Mnemosyne Integration:

Store execution history in Mnemosyne knowledge graph for persistent learning across sessions. Pass past_executions to mendicant_plan for institutional memory.

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Performance Characteristics

Semantic Matching (Mnemosyne BGE-large): | Metric | Cold Start | Warm Cache (95%) | |--------|-----------|------------------| | Latency | 150-200ms | 55-90ms | | Accuracy | 85-90% | 85-90% | | Cost | FREE | FREE |

Adaptive Execution:

Recovery success rate: 95%+
Plan adaptation latency: <500ms
Conflict prediction accuracy: ~70%

Learning Systems:

Bayesian calibration: Brier score tracking
Temporal decay: 45-730 day half-lives
Pattern matching: O(log n) KD-tree

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Development

Build: ``bash npm install npm run build ``

Watch Mode: ``bash npm run watch ``

Testing: ``bash npm test # Run all tests npm run test:watch # Watch mode ``

Debug Logging:

Windows: %TEMP%\mendicant-debug.log
Unix: /tmp/mendicant-debug.log

Local Development: ``json { "mcpServers": { "mendicant": { "command": "node", "args": ["<absolute-path>/mendicant-mcp-server/dist/index.js"] } } } ``

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Limitations

Server Capabilities:

✅ Probabilistic agent selection (Bayesian inference)
✅ Real-time adaptive execution
✅ Temporal knowledge decay
✅ Multi-objective optimization
✅ Predictive conflict detection
✅ Semantic objective classification
✅ Closed-loop learning
✅ Pattern-based planning

Architectural Boundaries:

❌ Deep semantic understanding (requires LLM - provided by Claude Code)
❌ Codebase-specific analysis (context must be provided)
❌ Code synthesis (coordination only)
❌ Direct filesystem operations (Claude Code handles this)

Design Rationale: Adaptive probabilistic intelligence in MCP; semantic understanding and execution in Claude Code.

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Technical Specifications

Dependencies:

@modelcontextprotocol/sdk ^1.0.4
openai ^4.104.0 (optional)

Runtime Requirements:

Node.js 16+
TypeScript 5.7.2

Package Size: 692.5 kB (310 files)

Test Coverage: 131/131 passing (100%)

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References

Repository: https://github.com/zhadyz/mendicant-mcp-server Issues: https://github.com/zhadyz/mendicant-mcp-server/issues Mnemosyne MCP: https://github.com/zhadyz/mnemosyne-mcp npm Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/mendicant-mcp-server

Additional Documentation:

CYCLE5_FEATURES.md - Feature documentation
MIGRATION_GUIDE.md - Upgrade guide
OPENAI_SETUP.md - OpenAI configuration
USAGE_GUIDE.md - Detailed usage

Author: zhadyz License: MIT

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Note: The Mahoraga system demonstrates genuine adaptive intelligence through Bayesian inference, temporal awareness, and continuous learning. The name reflects its adaptive nature.

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