Agent MCP
by rinadelph
Multi-agent coordination and task orchestration via MCP
ai-ml Python Intermediate Self-hostable No API key
β 1.2k stars π
Updated: 3d ago
Description
Agent MCP provides a framework for coordinating multiple AI agents through the Model Context Protocol. Rather than having a single agent handle everything, it lets you define specialized agents that collaborate on complex tasks β one agent researches, another writes code, a third reviews. The MCP server acts as the orchestration layer, managing task delegation, state sharing, and result aggregation.
The core idea is that complex workflows benefit from division of labor between agents, each with their own context window, tools, and system prompts. Agent MCP provides the plumbing: task queues, agent communication channels, shared memory, and progress tracking. Your AI agent can spawn sub-agents, assign them work, and collect results β all through standard MCP tool calls.
With 1,100+ stars and active development, it has gained traction among developers building agentic applications. The architecture is well-thought-out, but the learning curve is steeper than a typical MCP server. You need to understand both the MCP protocol and multi-agent patterns to use it effectively. It is best suited for power users building sophisticated AI workflows, not casual tool integration.
β Best for
AI engineers building complex multi-agent applications that need coordination between specialized agents
βοΈ Skip if
You just need a simple tool integration β standard single-agent MCP servers are simpler and sufficient
π‘ Use cases
- Orchestrate complex coding tasks by splitting them across specialized agents (research, code, review)
- Build multi-step data processing pipelines where each stage is handled by a different agent
- Create AI workflows that require collaboration between agents with different expertise
π Pros
- β Well-designed orchestration primitives (task queues, shared state, agent communication)
- β Active community (1,100+ stars) with regular updates and improvements
- β Flexible architecture that supports various multi-agent patterns
π Cons
- β Steep learning curve β requires understanding both MCP and multi-agent concepts
- β Adds complexity that is not justified for simple single-agent workflows
- β Resource-intensive when running multiple agents simultaneously
π‘ Tips & tricks
Start with a simple two-agent setup (one researcher, one executor) before scaling to
more complex topologies. Define clear boundaries for each agent's responsibilities
to avoid redundant work. Monitor token usage carefully β multi-agent setups multiply
API costs proportionally to the number of active agents.
Quick info
- Author
- rinadelph
- License
- NOASSERTION
- Runtime
- Python
- Transport
- stdio
- Category
- ai-ml
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Self-hostable
- β
- API key
- No API key needed
- Docker
- β
- Version
- 0.0.0
- Updated
- Feb 19, 2026
Client compatibility
- β Claude Code
- β Cursor
- β VS Code Copilot
- β Gemini CLI
- β Windsurf
- β Cline
- β JetBrains AI
- β Warp
Platforms
π macOS π§ Linux πͺ Windows