Will it work on windows ???

[SkybuckFlying]

I see some akward paths in bridge config json and it's template... ?

Manual says to modify bridge config json but should I modify template on windows too ???

[SkybuckFlying]

CoPilot AI has this to say about it:

That template is valid in structure, but it’s tailored for a Linux environment—so if you're running this on Windows 11, it won’t work as-is. You’ll need to adjust the "command" and "args" paths to match your Windows setup.
Here’s what you should consider:

🛠️ What Needs Changing for Windows

• Node path:
  Replace "/usr/bin/node" with just "node" if Node.js is in your system PATH.
• MCP server paths:
  If you installed the MCP servers globally with npm install -g, the actual .js files will be in something like:
  C:\Users<You>\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules@modelcontextprotocol\server-filesystem\dist\index.js
  - But instead of hardcoding full paths, you can just use the CLI command if it’s globally available:
  "command": "server-filesystem",
  "args": ["G:/AI-Workspace"]
• Environment variables:
  ${BRAVE_API_KEY} and others will only resolve if you’ve set them in your system or .env file. You can also hardcode them for testing (not recommended for production).

✅ Example Windows-Friendly Snippet
"filesystem": {
"command": "server-filesystem",
"args": ["G:/AI-Workspace"]
},
"brave-search": {
"command": "server-brave-search",
"args": [],
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-real-api-key"
}
}

If you’re sticking with Linux (like WSL or a remote server), your original template is solid—just make sure the paths exist and the MCP servers are installed globally.
Want me to generate a full Windows-ready version of that config with Devstral and your G: folders? I can whip it up in seconds. Just say the word 🧠📂✨

[SkybuckFlying]

Node is already runneable on my system cause of path env...

G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025)>node
Welcome to Node.js v22.11.0.
Type ".help" for more information.

So the folders could be left out, would make this software more cross platform, if linux can also just run "node".

But I can imagine this might be a security risk if there are multiple node softwares... ;)

So instead of command "user bin node" everywhere.., just "node"

[SkybuckFlying]

Without any modications, I decided to just npm start it to see what would happen, here is some nice output from windows, showing the initial problems:

G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025)>npm start

> mcp-llm-bridge@1.0.0 start
> ts-node src/main.ts

17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Starting main.ts...
17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Loaded bridge configuration from G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025)\bridge_config.json
17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Initializing bridge with MCPs:
17:39:15 DEBUG:     LLMBridge - Initializing Ollama client with baseURL: http://127.0.0.1:11434
17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Connecting to MCP servers...
17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Connecting to MCP: primary
17:39:15 DEBUG:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Starting connection...
17:39:15 DEBUG:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Spawning process: /usr/bin/node /usr/lib/node_modules/@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem/dist/index.js /home/fq2103/mcp_workspace
17:39:15 DEBUG:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Initializing session...
17:39:15 DEBUG:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending message: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"0.1.0","capabilities":{"tools":{"call":true,"list":true}},"clientInfo":{"name":"MCPLLMBridge","version":"1.0.0"}},"id":1}
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Process error: spawn /usr/bin/node ENOENT
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Failed to send message: write EPIPE
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Session initialization failed: write EPIPE
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Connection failed: write EPIPE
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - Bridge initialization failed: write EPIPE
17:39:15 ERROR:     LLMBridge - Fatal error: Failed to initialize bridge
17:39:15 INFO:     LLMBridge - Exiting process...

G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025)>

[SkybuckFlying]

AI suggests to fix it as follows, cause I don't like using C: drive but other drive to preserve SSD C for most important stuff:

"filesystem": {
  "command": "node",
  "args": [
    "G:/Tools/npm-global/node_modules/@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem/dist/index.js",
    "G:/AI-Workspace"
  ]
}

[SkybuckFlying]

OK, now I get it, the template is just an example of how to add additional mcp servers to the config.

Also cool to see ollama model is automagically loaded by this bridge tool.

Here is my current config which works for me, it integrated and changed the devstral prompt, not sure which is better this one or the original, but the AI suggested this, maybe it understand better how to efficiently communicate with AI than a human, that be funny and interesting and insight full here it is:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "G:/Tools/npm-global/node_modules/@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem/dist/index.js",
        "G:/Junk/ConversionProject"
      ]
    }
  },
  "llm": {
    "model": "devstral:latest",
    "baseUrl": "http://localhost:11434",
    "apiKey": "ollama",
    "temperature": 0.15,
    "maxTokens": 32000
  },
  "systemPrompt": "You are Devstral, a helpful agentic model trained by Mistral AI and using the OpenHands scaffold. You can interact with a computer to solve tasks. You have access to multiple Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools to enhance your capabilities, including filesystem operations, GitHub interactions, Brave search, Gmail, Google Drive, and Flux for image generation. When using these tools, respect their specific requirements, limitations, and intended access scopes. <ROLE> Your primary role is to assist users by executing commands, modifying code, and solving technical problems effectively. You should be thorough, methodical, and prioritize quality over speed. * If the user asks a question, like \"why is X happening\", don't try to fix the problem. Just give an answer to the question. </ROLE> <EFFICIENCY> * Each action you take is somewhat expensive. Wherever possible, combine multiple actions into a single action (e.g., combining bash commands, or batching tool usage). * When exploring the codebase, use efficient tools (find, grep, git) and consider MCP tooling like filesystem search if available. </EFFICIENCY> <FILE_SYSTEM_GUIDELINES> * Use the MCP filesystem tool to explore file contents and paths. Never assume a path is local or safe to access directly. * When editing a file, edit it in place—do not duplicate unless explicitly asked. * For global text transformations, favor streaming tools (like `sed`) or batch file operations if supported. </FILE_SYSTEM_GUIDELINES> <CODE_QUALITY> * Write clean, efficient code with minimal but meaningful comments. * Minimize surface area of changes. Understand context first through exploration. * Refactor large functions or files only when necessary. </CODE_QUALITY> <VERSION_CONTROL> * Follow Git best practices. Use `openhands` as default identity unless told otherwise. * Do not commit `.env`, `node_modules`, build artifacts, or binaries unless explicitly instructed. * Use `git status`, `git commit -a`, and MCP GitHub tooling if configured. </VERSION_CONTROL> <PULL_REQUESTS> * Create a single pull request per task unless instructed otherwise. * Update existing PRs incrementally rather than replacing them. </PULL_REQUESTS> <PROBLEM_SOLVING_WORKFLOW> 1. EXPLORATION: Explore relevant files using MCP tools or built-in commands. 2. ANALYSIS: Weigh multiple strategies and pick the best one. 3. TESTING: * Use or build test infrastructure when practical. * Consult user before installing large dependencies. 4. IMPLEMENTATION: Make precise changes to fix or enhance functionality. 5. VERIFICATION: Test thoroughly (if feasible) or request user assistance if environment is incomplete. </PROBLEM_SOLVING_WORKFLOW> <SECURITY> * Use sensitive credentials (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN, BRAVE_API_KEY) responsibly. Do not leak or expose them. * When accessing services, prefer authorized APIs via MCP tools. </SECURITY> <ENVIRONMENT_SETUP> * If dependencies or tools are missing, look for dependency manifests before manually installing. * Use `pip install`, `npm install`, or similar where appropriate. * Seek user confirmation before installing platform-wide packages. </ENVIRONMENT_SETUP> <TROUBLESHOOTING> * If stuck, step back and diagnose causes methodically. * Reassess your approach. Ask the user before major pivots. </TROUBLESHOOTING>"
}

[SkybuckFlying]

Trying to list files:

Attempt 1:

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'): show the main directory of the project
18:10:36 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing user input...
18:10:36 INFO: LLMBridge - Detected tool: null
18:10:36 INFO: LLMBridge - Sending message to LLM...
18:10:36 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting new Ollama instance...
18:10:36 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Waiting for Ollama to start (attempt 1/10)...
18:10:36 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama stderr:
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Testing connection to Ollama...
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama connection test successful:
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama is ready and responding
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool from registry: null
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing to send prompt: show the main directory of the project
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:10:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Response received from Ollama, parsing...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed response: [object Object]
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Response is not a structured tool call: Unexpected token 'I', "I'm sorry,"... is not valid JSON
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Taskkill output:
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Killing process with PID 30616...
18:11:10 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:11:12 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:11:12 INFO: LLMBridge - LLM response received, isToolCall: false
18:11:12 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Raw LLM response:
18:11:12 INFO: LLMBridge - Received response from bridge

Response: I'm sorry, but I currently don't have access to the tools needed to show you the main directory of the project. If you have any other questions or need assistance with something else, feel free to ask!

Attempt 2:

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'): list_directory
18:13:03 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing user input...
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:13:03 INFO: LLMBridge - Detected tool: list_directory
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Using tool-specific instructions:
18:13:03 INFO: LLMBridge - Sending message to LLM...
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Reusing existing Ollama instance...
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool from registry: list_directory
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing to send prompt: list_directory
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:13:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Response received from Ollama, parsing...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed response: [object Object]
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed structured tool call:
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Taskkill output:
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:13:37 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Killing process with PID 36464...
18:13:38 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - LLM response received, isToolCall: true
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Raw LLM response:
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing tool calls iteration 1/3
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Looking up tool name: list_directory
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] About to call MCP tool: list_directory
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool arguments prepared: {"path":""}
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Calling tool 'list_directory' with args: {"path":""}
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending tool call request...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending message: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_directory","arguments":{"path":""}},"id":4}
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Sending call to MCP...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Received raw data: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Error: Access denied - path outside allowed directories: G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025) not in G:\Junk\ConversionProject"}],"isError":true},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":4}
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Parsed message: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Error: Access denied - path outside allowed directories: G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025) not in G:\Junk\ConversionProject"}],"isError":true},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":4}
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Message success: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Error: Access denied - path outside allowed directories: G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025) not in G:\Junk\ConversionProject"}],"isError":true}
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Tool call response: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Error: Access denied - path outside allowed directories: G:\Tools\Ollama MCP Bridge\patruff\version 1.00 (17 june 2025) not in G:\Junk\ConversionProject"}],"isError":true}
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Received response from MCP
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool result:
18:13:40 INFO: LLMBridge - Tool calls completed, sending results back to LLM
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:13:40 ERROR: LLMBridge - LLM invocation failed: fetch failed
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No Ollama process found to kill
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:13:40 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:13:42 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:13:42 ERROR: LLMBridge - Error processing message: fetch failed
18:13:42 INFO: LLMBridge - Received response from bridge

Response: Error processing message: fetch failed

Not working yet, not sure why ? My first guess would be slashes issue ? forward vs backward vs double slashes ???

[SkybuckFlying]

Attemp 3 Works a little bit better, but in the end processing problem ?:

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'): list_directory G:/Junk/ConversionProject
18:16:32 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing user input...
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:16:32 INFO: LLMBridge - Detected tool: list_directory
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Using tool-specific instructions:
18:16:32 INFO: LLMBridge - Sending message to LLM...
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Reusing existing Ollama instance...
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool from registry: list_directory
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing to send prompt: list_directory G:/Junk/ConversionProject
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:16:32 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Response received from Ollama, parsing...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed response: [object Object]
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed structured tool call:
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Taskkill output:
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:17:04 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - LLM response received, isToolCall: true
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Raw LLM response:
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing tool calls iteration 1/3
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Looking up tool name: list_directory
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] About to call MCP tool: list_directory
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool arguments prepared: {"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Calling tool 'list_directory' with args: {"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending tool call request...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending message: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_directory","arguments":{"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}},"id":5}
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Sending call to MCP...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Received raw data: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":5}
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Parsed message: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":5}
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Message success: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]}
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Tool call response: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]}
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Received response from MCP
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool result:
18:17:06 INFO: LLMBridge - Tool calls completed, sending results back to LLM
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:17:06 ERROR: LLMBridge - LLM invocation failed: fetch failed
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No Ollama process found to kill
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:17:06 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:17:08 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:17:08 ERROR: LLMBridge - Error processing message: fetch failed
18:17:08 INFO: LLMBridge - Received response from bridge

Response: Error processing message: fetch failed

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'):

[SkybuckFlying]

AI suggests to keep ollama running, I ll try that lol, like run or serve: ollama serve

[SkybuckFlying]

AI:
They’re related—but they serve different purposes:

🧠 ollama serve

• Starts the Ollama server on your machine (usually at http://localhost:11434)
• Enables API access for tools like the MCP bridge, Open WebUI, or custom apps
• Keeps the model running in the background, ready to handle multiple requests
• Ideal for persistent use, automation, or agentic workflows
  Think of it as: “I’m hosting a model server now—come talk to me anytime.”

⚡ ollama run

• Runs a model interactively in your terminal
• Pulls the model if it’s not already downloaded
• Doesn’t expose an API—it’s just a one-off chat session
• Shuts down when the session ends
  Think of it as: “I want to talk to this model right now, just me and it.”

So if you're using the MCP bridge, you want ollama serve—because the bridge sends requests to the Ollama API. ollama run won’t work for that.

[SkybuckFlying]

CMD1: ollama serve
CMD2: ollama run devstral
CMD3: npm start

Result:

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'): list_directory G:/Junk/ConversionProject
18:26:34 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing user input...
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:26:34 INFO: LLMBridge - Detected tool: list_directory
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Using tool-specific instructions:
18:26:34 INFO: LLMBridge - Sending message to LLM...
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Reusing existing Ollama instance...
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool list_directory via keyword: list_directory
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Detected tool from registry: list_directory
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing to send prompt: list_directory G:/Junk/ConversionProject
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:26:34 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Response received from Ollama, parsing...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed response: [object Object]
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Parsed structured tool call:
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Taskkill output:
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Killing process with PID 0...
18:26:59 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - LLM response received, isToolCall: true
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Raw LLM response:
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - Processing tool calls iteration 1/3
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Looking up tool name: list_directory
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] About to call MCP tool: list_directory
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool arguments prepared: {"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Calling tool 'list_directory' with args: {"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending tool call request...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Sending message: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_directory","arguments":{"path":"G:/Junk/ConversionProject"}},"id":4}
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Sending call to MCP...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Received raw data: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":4}
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Parsed message: {"result":{"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]},"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":4}
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Message success: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]}
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP Client] Tool call response: {"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[FILE] .dockerignore\n[DIR] .git\n[DIR] .github\n[FILE] .gitignore\n[FILE] .gometalinter.json\n[DIR] bin\n[DIR] client\n[DIR] cmd\n[DIR] common\n[DIR] conf\n[DIR] contracts-vite\n[DIR] crypto\n[DIR] docker\n[FILE] go.mod\n[FILE] go.sum\n[DIR] interfaces\n[DIR] ledger\n[FILE] ledger_snapshot.md\n[FILE] LICENSE\n[DIR] log15\n[FILE] Makefile\n[DIR] monitor\n[DIR] net\n[DIR] node\n[DIR] pow\n[DIR] producer\n[FILE] README.md\n[DIR] rpc\n[DIR] rpcapi\n[DIR] smart-contract\n[DIR] tools\n[DIR] version\n[FILE] vite.go\n[FILE] vite_mock.go\n[DIR] vm\n[DIR] vm_db\n[DIR] wallet"}]}
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - [MCP] Received response from MCP
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - [MCP] Tool result:
18:27:01 INFO: LLMBridge - Tool calls completed, sending results back to LLM
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Preparing Ollama request with payload:
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Sending request to Ollama...
18:27:01 ERROR: LLMBridge - LLM invocation failed: fetch failed
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Cleaning up Ollama process...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Starting Ollama cleanup process...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Attempting to kill Ollama by process name...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No Ollama process found to kill
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Checking for processes on port 11434...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Killing process with PID 0...
18:27:01 DEBUG: LLMBridge - No processes found on port 11434
18:27:03 DEBUG: LLMBridge - Ollama cleanup process completed
18:27:03 ERROR: LLMBridge - Error processing message: fetch failed
18:27:03 INFO: LLMBridge - Received response from bridge

Response: Error processing message: fetch failed

Enter your prompt (or 'list-tools' or 'quit'): 18:31:15 ERROR: LLMBridge - Request timed out after 300 seconds
18:32:01 ERROR: LLMBridge - Request timed out after 300 seconds

AI thinks problem is bridge thinks it owns ollama and wants/tries to kill it, maybe it shouldn't ? maybe set env variable to prevent it ?