Overture

Overview

Overture acts as an MCP server that intercepts AI coding agents during their planning phase, rendering their plans as interactive visual flowcharts. This allows developers to review, approve, and modify the entire execution workflow before any code is generated. The tool provides real-time visualization of the agent's planning process with features like node details, dynamic fields, file attachments, and branch selection. Users can pause, resume, or modify the execution plan mid-flight, providing unprecedented control over AI-assisted coding workflows.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 7 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• approve_plan

  Approve the AI agent's execution plan to begin code writing

  Try:Approve the current plan to start executionTry:Go ahead and execute the plan I just approved
• pause_execution

  Pause the AI agent's code execution mid-process

  Try:Pause the current executionTry:Stop the coding process for now
• resume_execution

  Resume a previously paused AI agent's code execution

  Try:Continue the paused executionTry:Resume where we left off
• re_run_node

  Re-run a specific node that failed or needs to be repeated

  Try:Re-run the failed authentication stepTry:Retry the database connection node
• re_run_from_here

  Re-execute the plan from a specific node to the end

  Try:Re-run everything from the API creation nodeTry:Restart from the database setup step
• attach_file

  Attach a file to a specific node for context

  Try:Attach the existing auth.ts file to this nodeTry:Add the requirements.txt file to this step
• add_instruction

  Add custom instructions to a specific node before execution

  Try:Add instruction to use existing auth patternsTry:Tell this node to add error handling
• select_branch

  Choose between different execution branches proposed by the AI

  Try:Select the PostgreSQL approach over SQLiteTry:Choose the REST API option over GraphQL
• provide_input

  Fill in required dynamic fields for a node before execution

  Try:Set the API endpoint to https://api.example.comTry:Set port number to 8080
• view_node_output

  View the detailed output of a completed node

  Try:Show me what happened in the database setup stepTry:What files were created in this node?
• insert_node

  Insert a new node into the plan between existing nodes

  Try:Add a validation step between auth and APITry:Insert a test node before deployment
• browse_mcp_servers

  Browse and discover MCP servers in the marketplace

  Try:Show me available MCP servers for database operationsTry:Find MCP servers for testing frameworks

Note: Tools were inferred from the UI descriptions and functionality sections of the README, as there wasn't a dedicated 'Tools' section. The server appears to expose UI interaction tools rather than traditional MCP API tools.

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Installation

# Claude Code
claude mcp add overture-mcp -- npx overture-mcp

# Cursor (add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "overture": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["overture-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

# GitHub Copilot (create .vscode/mcp.json)
{
  "servers": {
    "overture": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["overture-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

# Global installation (optional)
npm install -g overture-mcp

FAQ

How does Overture intercept AI agent planning?

Overture works as an MCP server that captures the planning phase of compatible AI coding agents before they begin writing code, rendering their plan as an interactive flowchart.

Can I modify the AI's plan in Overture?

Yes, you can add files, instructions, dynamic fields, select different branches, and modify the plan before approving execution.

What AI coding agents support Overture?

Overture supports Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, Copilot, and other MCP-compatible coding agents.

On Hacker News

Recent discussion from the developer community.

• Show HN: Overture – Interactive plan graphs for AI coding agents (open source)▲ 2
  Story by AdewoleJasper · 2026-02-27
• Show HN: Overture – A visual plan interceptor for AI coding agents▲ 3💬 1
  Story by PreciousH · 2026-03-09
• Show HN: Overture – Interactive plan viewer for AI coding agents (open source)▲ 2
  Story by AdewoleJasper · 2026-02-22

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