Dive

Overview

Dive is an open-source MCP Host Desktop Application designed to seamlessly integrate with any LLMs that support function calling capabilities. It provides a universal interface for AI agents to interact with MCP servers, supporting both stdio and SSE modes. The application features a dual architecture with both modern Tauri and traditional Electron versions, ensuring optimal performance across different platforms. Dive includes advanced features like granular tool control, custom instructions, multi-language support, and built-in local tools for file management, web requests, and command execution.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• fetch

  Make web requests to retrieve data from URLs

  Try:Fetch the latest news from CNNTry:Retrieve content from https://example.com/api
• file_manager

  Read and write files on the local system

  Try:Read the contents of /path/to/file.txtTry:Save this text to my documents folder
• bash

  Execute shell commands on the local system

  Try:List all files in the current directoryTry:Check system memory usage
• install_mcp_server

  Install and configure MCP servers automatically

  Try:Install the GitHub MCP serverTry:Set up the filesystem MCP server for me
• search_chat_history

  Search through previous chat conversations

  Try:Find our discussion about the marketing planTry:Show me messages from last week about budget
• skill

  Execute predefined skills or slash commands

  Try:Run the data analysis skillTry:Use the summarize command on this document

Note: Tool names were inferred from the 'Built-in Local Tools' section and other feature descriptions. The exact signatures and detailed parameters are not provided in the README.

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/OpenAgentPlatform/Dive.git
cd Dive
npm install
npm run dev  # For Electron development
cargo tauri dev  # For Tauri development

FAQ

What is the difference between Tauri and Electron versions?

The Tauri version is more modern, has a smaller installer size (<30MB), and uses less system resources. The Electron version is more traditional and fully stable with broader platform compatibility.

How does Dive integrate with OAPHub.ai?

OAPHub.ai provides enterprise-grade MCP servers that can be accessed through Dive with one-click configuration. This eliminates the need for complex local Python, Docker, or other dependency management.

On Hacker News

Recent discussion from the developer community.

• Show HN: Dive v0.8.0 Is Here – Major Architecture Overhaul and Feature Upgrades▲ 2
  Story by biggo_official · 2025-04-21
• Show HN: Dive AI Agent, an Open Source MCP Client and Host for Desktop▲ 3💬 1
  Story by biggo_official · 2025-02-11
• Show HN: V0.6.0 Update: Dive – An Open Source MCP Agent Desktop▲ 3
  Story by biggo_official · 2025-03-10

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