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From the listing
About getalai/alai-mcp-server
Alai MCP Server is an open-source JavaScript implementation of the Model Context Protocol. It allows AI models to interact with external tools and data sources through a standardized server interface. The server runs on Node.js and handles tool registration, invocation, and context management.
Best for
Developers building custom AI tool integrations using JavaScript and Node.js
Use cases
- Integrating AI assistants with custom APIs and databases
- Building tool ecosystems for LLM-powered applications
- Enabling context-aware interactions between AI models and external services
Notes
4 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-04-23. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Lightweight JavaScript implementation easy to integrate into Node.js projects
- Follows the MCP standard for interoperability with compatible AI models
- Open source with permissive licensing for customization
Cons
- Limited community adoption and documentation due to low star count
- May lack advanced features found in more mature MCP server implementations
- Requires Node.js runtime, not suitable for non-JavaScript environments
Key facts
What we have checked
Not checked yet. Dated facts such as prices, releases and repository activity appear here once we have confirmed them from a source.
How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
npm install\nnpm startTools exposed
generate_presentationget_generation_statusget_themesget_vibesget_presentationscreate_slidedelete_slideexport_presentationgenerate_transcriptsdelete_presentation
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop, Cursor
Example client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"alai-presentations": {
"url": "https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/",
"transport": "streamable-http",
"headers": {
"api-key": "sk_your_api_key"
}
}
}
}Install
Add getalai/alai-mcp-server to your client
Our lab has not run this server yet. "Config checked" on a client means the recipe matches that client's documented config format; it does not mean we ran it.
Claude Code
Config checkedRun in your terminal (remote server)
claude mcp add --transport http getalai-alai-mcp-server https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/Cursor
Config checkedAdd to .cursor/mcp.json (remote server)
{
"mcpServers": {
"getalai-alai-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/"
}
}
}VS Code
Config checkedAdd to .vscode/mcp.json (remote server)
{
"servers": {
"getalai-alai-mcp-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/"
}
}
}Codex
Config checkedAdd to ~/.codex/config.toml (remote server)
[mcp_servers.getalai-alai-mcp-server]
url = "https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/"ChatGPT
Config checkedFill in the Add custom MCP server form (remote server)
- Where
- ChatGPT Plugins > + > Add custom MCP server
- Name
- getalai-alai-mcp-server
- Description
- Generate, edit, and export AI presentations to PDF, PPTX, or a shareable link.
- Connection
- Public endpoint
- MCP server URL
https://slides-api.getalai.com/mcp/
- Claude Desktop: Its config file takes local servers only; a remote server is added in the app as a connector.
Recipes come from the server's entry in the official MCP registry. Check the package name before you run it, and keep keys out of shared files.
Works with
What getalai/alai-mcp-server connects to
5 clients, each with how we know and when we checked.
| Works with | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRemote server, version 1.0.0Config checked | Claude Code docs |
| Cursor | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRemote server, version 1.0.0Config checked | Cursor docs |
| VS Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRemote server, version 1.0.0Config checked | VS Code docs |
| Codex | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRemote server, version 1.0.0Config checked | Codex docs |
| ChatGPT | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRemote server, version 1.0.0Config checked | ChatGPT docs |
Alternatives
Alternatives to getalai/alai-mcp-server
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| FastMCPThis is an alternative to it | MCP server | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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