Dust as MCP Server - Using Claude Desktop as simple Frontend for Multi-Agent communication

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Idea Discussion: Multi-Agent Interaction with Dust as MCP Server

Summary:
This proposal outlines a user journey for seamless multi-agent collaboration using Dust as an MCP server, enabling users to orchestrate advanced workflows in environments like Claude Desktop. The goal is to empower users to discover, configure, and coordinate multiple Dust agents within a unified workspace, leveraging real-time context sharing, file management, and workflow automation with the Model Context Protocol.

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User Journey: Claude Desktop as MCP Client for Dust

1. Initial Setup and Configuration

• MCP Client Installation:

  • User installs Claude Desktop with MCP Client capabilities
  • Configures connection to Dust platform using API credentials
  • Sets up local cache and session storage preferences

• Dust Account Integration:

  • Authenticates with Dust platform via OAuth
  • Syncs available agents and tools from Dust account
  • Configures default agent preferences and settings

• Agent Discovery and Selection:

  • Browses available Dust agents through Claude Desktop interface
  • Views agent capabilities, documentation, and example use cases
  • Selects and configures preferred agents for different task types

2. Workspace and Session Management

• Session Initialization:

  • Creates new MCP sessions tied to Dust conversation history
  • Resumes previous sessions with full context preservation
  • Manages multiple concurrent sessions for different tasks

• Context Management:

  • Leverages Dust's session history for context continuity
  • Syncs conversation state across devices via Dust platform
  • Manages context window and summarization preferences

• File Handling:

  • Uploads various file formats (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, etc.) through Claude Desktop
  • Tracks file references within Dust conversation history
  • Manages file access permissions and versions

3. Agent Interaction and Orchestration

• Agent Selection and Invocation:

  • Uses natural language to request specific agent capabilities
  • Claude Desktop intelligently routes requests to appropriate Dust agents
  • Views which agent is handling each part of the conversation

• Multi-Agent Workflows:

  • Defines agent chains through conversation context
  • Monitors agent handoffs and collaboration
  • Adjusts workflow based on intermediate results

• Real-time Monitoring:

  • Views agent activity and status in real-time
  • Monitors token usage and API costs
  • Receives notifications for long-running operations

4. Advanced Features and Integration

• Tool Integration:

  • Discovers and configures special tools through MCP
  • Maps Claude Desktop features to Dust agent capabilities
  • Manages authentication and permissions for integrated tools

• Collaboration Features:

  • Shares conversations and agent interactions via Dust's collaboration features
  • Invites team members to join active sessions
  • Tracks changes and contributions from different users

• Analysis and Reporting:

  • Generates reports using Dust's analysis capabilities
  • Exports conversation history and agent outputs
  • Creates custom dashboards for recurring analysis tasks

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flowchart TD
    A[User] -->|Install & Configure| B[Claude Desktop]


    
    subgraph User_Environment["User Environment"]
        B <-->|STDIO| M["Dust MCP Server (this repo)"]
    end
    
    %% MCP Server connections to Dust Ecosystem
    M -->|Authenticate| C[Dust Platform]
    M <-->|MCP Protocol| D[Session Store]
    M <-->|MCP Protocol| E[File Storage]
    
    %% Direct agent access through MCP Server
    M <-->|MCP Protocol| F[Agent 1]
    M <-->|MCP Protocol| G[Agent 2]
    M <-->|MCP Protocol| H[Agent N]
    
    subgraph Dust_Ecosystem["Dust Ecosystem"]
        C
        D
        E
        F
        G
        H
    end
    
    %% Styling
    classDef userEnv fill:#e1f5fe,stroke:#0288d1,stroke-width:2px
    classDef dustEcosystem fill:#e8f5e9,stroke:#388e3c,stroke-width:2px
    classDef agent fill:#fff3e0,stroke:#f57c00,stroke-width:2px
    classDef mcpServer fill:#f3e5f5,stroke:#8e24aa,stroke-width:2px
    
    class User_Environment userEnv
    class Dust_Ecosystem dustEcosystem
    class F,G,H agent
    class M mcpServer

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Dust as MCP Client

Dust agents leverage the MCP protocol to interact with external tools and automate workflows, acting as clients that initiate actions and consume services provided by other MCP-compliant servers. This allows Dust agents to perform tasks such as sending emails, creating GitHub issues, or updating documents by connecting to various MCP-enabled services.

read more: https://blog.dust.tt/mcp-powered-dust-agents-complete-tasks-for-you/

Call for Contributors & Support

We are seeking contributors to help build and refine this multi-agent experience with Dust as an MCP server. Opportunities include:

• Protocol and backend development
• UI/UX for agent orchestration and collaboration
• Integration with third-party tools
• Documentation and testing

Join us to making advanced, multi-agent workflows in DUST accessible and efficient for all users!

• https://github.com/ma3u/dust-mcp-server/

cheers
Matthias (ma3u)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbuchhorn/