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Sequential Thinking MCP Server

An advanced sequential thinking process using a Multi-Agent System (MAS) built with the Agno framework and served via MCP.

Installation
Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fradser-mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking": {
      "command": "mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "YOUR_EXA_API_KEY_OPTIONAL",
        "LLM_PROVIDER": "deepseek",
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "YOUR_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can run a focused, multi-agent sequential thinking service as an MCP server that augments your LLM client with coordinated reasoning. It orchestrates six specialized agents to analyze problems from different angles, then synthesizes a practical final answer for you to act on.

How to use

To use this MCP server, install it as an MCP-compatible backend for your LLM client and enable the dedicated sequentialthinking tool. Your LLM can send a thought through the multi-agent process, receive a comprehensive synthesis, and use the guidance to drive next steps. The server handles data gathering, risk assessment, creative solutions, emotional intuition, and final integration.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need Python 3.10 or newer and access to an LLM provider. You also need a package manager for Python dependencies. The server is designed to run as an MCP endpoint that your client can call.

Step 1: Prepare your environment and install the MCP server. Choose one of the following installation methods.

# Quick start via Smithery (recommended)
```
npx -y @smithery/cli install @FradSer/mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking --client claude
```

# Manual installation
```
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/FradSer/mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking.git
cd mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking

# Install with uv (recommended)
uv pip install .

# Or with pip
pip install .

Configuration and usage notes

Configure your MCP client to connect to the server using the MCP server command and environment settings shown in the examples. The client should reference the following MCP server entry to enable the sequential thinking capabilities.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequentialthinking": {
      "command": "mcp-server-mas-sequential-thinking",
      "env": {
        "LLM_PROVIDER": "deepseek",
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "YOUR_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "YOUR_EXA_API_KEY_OPTIONAL"
      }
    }
  }
}

What to expect from the tool

When you use the sequentialthinking tool, your thought is processed through six specialized agents in parallel, followed by a synthesis step that produces a cohesive, actionable response. You will receive both human-readable guidance and structured content for automating further steps.

Troubleshooting and tips

If you encounter token usage concerns, expect higher consumption due to parallel agent processing. Ensure your Exa API key is configured if you plan to enable web research capabilities. Verify that LLM_PROVIDER and API keys are correctly set in your environment or MCP client configuration.

Security and access

Protect your API keys and secrets by using environment-based configuration and avoiding hard-coded credentials. Use least-privilege access for any external services you enable. Review and rotate keys periodically.

Development and testing

You can test the MCP server by running it locally and invoking the sequentialthinking tool through your MCP client. Open the local endpoint and verify that the tool executes the six-agent flow and returns a synthesized response.

Available tools

sequentialthinking

MCP tool that processes a single focused thought step through multiple specialized agents and returns a synthesized, actionable response