Counsel MCP Server

What is Counsel MCP Server?

Counsel MCP Server is a server that integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide strategic consultations, advisor sessions, and question analysis. It uses multiple AI perspectives to examine questions and generate actionable recommendations. It is intended for users who want automated, multi-perspective analysis via MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code.

How to use Counsel MCP Server?

You can use the hosted version by adding an HTTP transport configuration with the URL http://counsel-mcp.getmason.dev/mcp. For self-hosted STDIO mode, use the command npx -y counsel-mcp-server start and set the COUNSEL_API_KEY environment variable. Invoke tools such as start_consultation, get_consultation_status, and consult_advisor through your MCP client.

Key features of Counsel MCP Server

• Strategic consultations with multi-perspective AI analysis.
• Interactive advisor sessions for personalized recommendations.
• Automatic question refinement for better analysis.
• Real-time tracking of consultation progress.
• Comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

Use cases of Counsel MCP Server

• Sharpen vague questions before launching a full consultation.
• Get multiple AI perspectives on a business or strategic problem.
• Run a guided advisor session to receive step‑by‑step recommendations.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing consultations in real time.
• Retrieve detailed final reports with analysis and next steps.

FAQ from Counsel MCP Server

How do I connect to hosted Counsel MCP Server?

Add the following to your MCP client configuration: "counsel": { "url": "http://counsel-mcp.getmason.dev/mcp", "transport": "http" }. No API key is needed for the hosted version.

Can I run Counsel MCP Server on my own machine?

Yes. Use the STDIO transport by setting "command": "npx" with "args": ["-y", "counsel-mcp-server", "start"] and providing your COUNSEL_API_KEY in the environment variables.

What MCP tools does this server expose?

The server provides six tools: start_consultation, get_consultation_status, get_consultation_report, list_consultations, sharpen_question, and consult_advisor.

Do I need an API key for self-hosted mode?

Yes, the self-hosted STDIO configuration requires the COUNSEL_API_KEY environment variable to be set.

Where can I find documentation and the npm package?

Documentation is at GitHub, the web platform is at https://counsel.getmason.dev, and the npm package is counsel-mcp-server.