Posts tagged with #mcp

Best AI Chat Clients in 2026: Top 7 Picks Compared

Looking for the best AI chat client in 2026? This guide compares seven of the most popular AI chat apps - Askimo, Jan, ChatGPT Desktop, Claude Desktop, Msty, Open WebUI, and LibreChat - across providers supported, privacy, local model support, MCP tools, and price, so you can pick the one that actually fits how you work.

Best MCP Clients in 2026: Top 6 AI Chat Apps for Model Context Protocol

The best MCP clients in 2026 compared: Askimo Desktop, Claude Desktop, Open WebUI, LibreChat, AnythingLLM, and Msty. MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI use real tools - GitHub, databases, local files, web search. This guide covers which chat client fits your workflow, what MCP features each supports, and how to get started in minutes.

MCP vs Function Calling: What's the Difference and When to Use Each

MCP and function calling both let an AI use tools. But function calling is a per-request contract you define in code, while MCP is a persistent protocol that exposes tools from a running server. This guide explains the difference clearly, when each approach makes sense, and how tools like Askimo Desktop let you use both without writing any code.

How to Connect AI to Real-World Tools with MCP in Askimo Desktop

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets your AI do real things, not just answer questions. Connect Askimo Desktop to GitHub, databases, local files, web search, and any API via Stdio or HTTP. Secrets stay in your OS keychain. Works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local Ollama models.

Askimo Desktop Updates: Built-in Terminal, MCP Integration, RAG Sources Tree, and Image Support

New in Askimo: built-in terminal emulator, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, a RAG sources tree to inspect exactly what the assistant used, image-model support for multimodal workflows, and major desktop improvements across performance, reliability, and UX.