Spring AI FAQs

Question 1

What is needed to run the Spring AI MCP Host project?

Accepted Answer

You need to have Java and Maven installed. Also, the LLM needs to support using TOOLS, this example is using `Llama3.2` via `Ollama`.

Question 2

What is MCP and how does Spring AI use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP streamlines contextual interactions in AI models. Spring AI extends the MCP Java SDK, providing Spring Boot starters for clients and servers to enable consistent integration with external data sources and tools.

Question 3

What services are included in the MCP Host project?

Accepted Answer

The project includes a Geocoder service (latitude/longitude for a city) and a Timezone service (timezone information for a location), both MCP-enabled, allowing you to quickly integrate with real-world data.

Question 4

What is Spring AI MCP Host?

Accepted Answer

It's a project showcasing Spring AI's integration with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Spring Boot, demonstrating both server and client implementations for contextual AI interactions.

Question 5

How do I use the MCP Host?

Accepted Answer

After starting the Geocoder, Timezone, and MCP Host services, enter city names in the MCP Host console. The system will use the connected MCP services via an LLM to determine and display the latitude, longitude, and timezone information for the entered city.

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