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name: "weather-file-agent",
instructions: `You're a weather assistant with file management capabilities.
You can check weather conditions and save reports to files for future reference.
When users ask for weather, consider offering to save the information.`,
llm: new VercelAIProvider(),
model: openai("gpt-4o-mini"),
tools: [weatherTool, ...mcpTools],
});
new VoltAgent({ agents: { agent } });
})();
```
Let me break down what's happening in this code:
**The Weather Tool**: This is our basic function that simulates getting weather data. It's a simple tool that returns temperature and conditions based on the location.
**MCP Configuration**: The real magic happens here. We're telling VoltAgent to connect to a filesystem MCP server via `stdio` (standard input/output). The server runs through `npx` and gives our agent access to file operations on the Desktop directory.
**Tool Integration**: The `mcpConfig.getTools()` call discovers all available MCP tools (like `read_file`, `write_file`, `list_directory`) and we combine them with our weather tool using the spread operator `...mcpTools`.
**Agent Setup**: Finally, we create an agent that understands it can both check weather AND manage files. The instructions tell it to offer file saving when appropriate.
With minimal configuration, the agent now has file system capabilities in addition to weather functionality. The MCP integration automatically provides tools like `read_file`, `write_file`, and `list_directory`.
## MCP in Action
Here's how the agent uses MCP filesystem tools in a real interaction:
![MCP Filesystem Demo](https://cdn.voltagent.dev/docs/mco-demo.gif)
_Agent seamlessly combining weather data with file operations_
The key advantage is how naturally the agent integrates multiple capabilities. It doesn't just have file access - it intelligently uses these tools to enhance weather reporting, save data, and organize information without requiring explicit instructions for each operation.
## Scaling Up: Remote AI Models over HTTP MCP
Beyond local file access, MCP also supports HTTP connections to remote services. This opens up access to cloud-based AI models and external APIs. Let's add Hugging Face's AI model ecosystem to our agent.
First, obtain a free API token from [Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/settings/tokens) and add it to your environment:
```bash
HUGGING_FACE_TOKEN=hf_your_token_here
```
Next, configure the enhanced MCP setup with both local and remote capabilities:
```typescript
const enhancedMCPConfig = new MCPConfiguration({
servers: {
// Keep the filesystem access
filesystem: {
type: "stdio",
command: "npx",
args: [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
path.join(process.env.HOME || "", "Desktop"),
],
cwd: process.env.HOME,
timeout: 10000,
},
// Add remote AI capabilities
huggingface: {
url: "https://huggingface.co/mcp",
requestInit: {
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.HUGGING_FACE_TOKEN}`,
},
},
type: "http",
timeout: 30000,
},
},
});
(async () => {
const allTools = await enhancedMCPConfig.getTools();
const superAgent = new Agent({
name: "multi-capability-agent",
instructions: `You're an advanced assistant with multiple capabilities:
🌤️ Weather: Get current conditions for any location
📁 Files: Read, write, and organize documents
🎨 AI Models: Generate images, translate text, analyze content
You can combine these abilities creatively. For example:
- Generate weather-themed images
- Translate weather reports to different languages
- Create illustrated weather summaries
Always explain what you're doing and suggest creative combinations.`,
llm: new VercelAIProvider(),
model: openai("gpt-4o-mini"),
tools: [weatherTool, ...allTools],
});
new VoltAgent({ agents: { superAgent } });
})();