Desktop Host

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This experimental desktop application provides a modular hosting environment for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, demonstrating a local-first AI architecture. It leverages a Tauri frontend (Rust + React) for the user interface and a Python sidecar for AI orchestration, effectively decoupling the AI interface from tool execution. Designed as a technical proof-of-concept, it enables users to experiment with integrating local large language models like Ollama with various open-source tools, recreating a 'Claude Desktop' style experience entirely within a private, local setting.

Key Features

• Hybrid desktop architecture using Tauri (Rust/React) and a Python sidecar
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• Python-based orchestration bridge for MCP tool calls
• Local-first AI inference with Ollama integration
• Bundled MCP servers for filesystem operations and headless browser automation
• Path-scoped filesystem access for controlled interactions

Use Cases

• Creating private, desktop-based AI assistants with open-source models
• Developing and testing local-first AI applications using the Model Context Protocol
• Experimenting with AI tool orchestration and protocol standards