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An MCP server implementing the think tool for Claude Python-based implementation.

131 stars PythonAI & Machine Learning Updated Oct 13, 2025

Documentation

MCP Think Tool Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementing the "think" tool for improving Claude's complex reasoning capabilities.

Overview

This MCP server implements the "think" tool as described in Anthropic's blog post, which provides Claude with a dedicated space for structured thinking during complex problem-solving tasks. The think tool has been shown to significantly improve performance in complex tasks requiring policy adherence and reasoning in long chains of tool calls.

Features

  • Structured Thinking Space: Provides Claude with a dedicated place to break down complex problems
  • Thought History: Maintains a log of all thoughts with timestamps for reference
  • Statistics and Analysis: Offers metadata about thinking patterns
  • Clean Slate Option: Allows clearing thought history when starting fresh

Installation

Install from PyPI:

bash
pip install mcp-think-tool

Configuration

Windsurf

To use this tool with Claude in Windsurf, add the following configuration to your MCP config file:

json
"think": {
    "command": "/home/xxx/.local/bin/mcp-think-tool",
    "args": [],
    "type": "stdio",
    "pollingInterval": 30000,
    "startupTimeout": 30000,
    "restartOnFailure": true
}

The `command` field should point to the directory where you installed the python package using pip.

Docker

You can install this MCP server with only the Dockerfile

First download the Dockerfile, navigate to its directory, and build the Docker image

`
docker build -t mcp-think-tool .

Then add the following configuration your MCP config file

`json
"think": {
    "command": "docker",
    "args": ["run", "--rm", "-i", "mcp-think-tool"]
}

This was tested and working with Claude Desktop and Cursor

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-think-tool?

mcp-think-tool is An MCP server implementing the think tool for Claude Python-based implementation.

How do I install mcp-think-tool?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is mcp-think-tool open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/DannyMac180/mcp-think-tool and has 131 stars.

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