5ire ​

5ire is a cross-platform desktop AI assistant that combines chat with local knowledge bases. You can index documents, connect multiple AI providers, and access files and the web — all from a polished native interface. MCP integration adds a layer of external tool access on top of that local-first approach.

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5ire
Open-Source · github.com/5ire-tech
TRANSPORT
Streamable HTTP ✓
PLATFORM
Windows · macOS · Linux
MCP VIA
Settings UI

Local Knowledge Bases Meet External Tools ​

5ire's core differentiator is its built-in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system. You can drop PDFs, Markdown files, or entire folders into a knowledge base, and the AI will reference them during conversations. MCP extends this pattern to live data sources: databases, monitoring dashboards, internal APIs — anything that serves structured information.

The combination is powerful for teams that need both historical documentation context and real-time operational data in the same conversation. Ask about a deployment procedure (knowledge base) and then check the current deployment status (MCP tool) in a single chat thread.

Key features:

  • Knowledge bases — local document indexing with vector search
  • Multi-provider — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Groq, and local Ollama
  • File access — attach documents, images, and spreadsheets to conversations
  • Web browsing — fetch and summarize web pages inline
  • Conversation threads — organize chats by topic with separate histories
  • Open-source — community-driven with active development

Adding Vinkius Cloud ​

1. Create a Token ​

Log in to Vinkius Cloud. Select your server → Connection Tokens → Create. Copy the URL.

2. Open 5ire Settings ​

In 5ire, go to Settings → MCP Servers. Click Add and paste your Vinkius URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/{TOKEN}/mcp

3. Start a Conversation ​

Open a new chat. MCP tools are now available alongside your knowledge bases and file attachments. The AI decides whether to use local context, MCP tools, or both based on your question.

FAQ ​

Can 5ire use MCP tools and knowledge bases together? Yes. In a single conversation, the AI can reference indexed documents and call MCP tools. For example, it might look up a procedure in your knowledge base and then execute an action via MCP.

Which AI providers work with MCP in 5ire? MCP functions independently of the AI provider. You can use OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or Ollama — the MCP tools are always available.

Does 5ire run offline? The desktop app and local knowledge bases work offline with Ollama models. MCP servers require an internet connection.

Is 5ire free? Open-source. You provide your own API key for cloud AI providers, or use Ollama for free local inference.