maverick-mcp

Every Goose needs its Maverick.

A behavioral intelligence MCP server that makes AI agents adapt to who they're working with — not just what they're asked to do.

Built for Goose. Works with any MCP-compatible agent.

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What it does

Maverick observes how you interact with your AI agent and adapts the agent's behavior to match your style:

• Fast movers get short, decisive responses with maximum autonomy
• Methodical thinkers get thorough explanations with verification checkpoints
• Team players get collaborative framing with alignment checks
• Detail-oriented builders get precise, evidence-backed responses with process gates

Same model underneath. Different teammate on top.

How it works

┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐
│    You        │────▶│  Maverick    │────▶│    Goose     │
│  (developer)  │     │  (MCP server)│     │  (AI agent)  │
└──────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────┘
                      │ Detects your  │
                      │ behavioral    │
                      │ profile from  │
                      │ interaction   │
                      │ patterns      │
                      │               │
                      │ Injects       │
                      │ adaptation    │
                      │ context into  │
                      │ agent prompts │
                      └───────────────┘

1. First use: Quick 2-minute behavioral assessment (10 questions) or skip and let Maverick infer from your interactions
2. Profile detection: Maps you to one of 17 behavioral profiles based on four drives: Dominance, Extraversion, Patience, Formality
3. Adaptation: Injects behavioral context into the agent's system prompt — adjusting tone, pacing, autonomy level, and decision style
4. Learning: Refines your profile over time based on what you accept, reject, and how you interact

Quick start

# Install
pip install maverick-mcp

# Run the MCP server
maverick serve

# Or with uvx (no install needed)
uvx maverick-mcp serve

Connect to Goose

Add to your Goose configuration:

extensions:
  maverick:
    type: stdio
    cmd: maverick
    args: [serve]

Or if running as a standalone server:

extensions:
  maverick:
    type: sse
    uri: http://localhost:8300/sse

MCP Tools

Maverick exposes these tools to the agent:

Tool	Description
maverick_assess	Run the behavioral assessment (10 questions)
maverick_profile	Get the current user's behavioral profile
maverick_adapt	Get adaptation instructions for the current context
maverick_feedback	Record user feedback to refine the profile

The 17 Profiles

Based on Predictive Index behavioral science, used by 10,000+ companies:

Profile	Style	Agent Adaptation
Maverick	Fast, bold, breaks molds	Short responses, max autonomy, ship dates
Captain	Commanding, decisive	Executive summaries, clear delegation
Persuader	Energetic, narrative-driven	Compelling framing, stakeholder angles
Venturer	Independent, gut-driven	Minimal hand-holding, trust their direction
Strategist	Analytical, big-picture	Systems thinking, long-range implications
Controller	Structured, demanding	Precise specs, clear ownership
Promoter	Social, fast-moving	High energy, visible progress
Adapter	Balanced, flexible	Moderate everything, read the room
Collaborator	Team-oriented, supportive	Alignment checks, inclusive language
Individualist	Self-reliant, focused	Respect their process, don't over-explain
Artisan	Craftsmanship, patient	Quality focus, tangible outcomes
Guardian	Thorough, protective	Evidence first, risk assessment, checkpoints
Specialist	Deep, precise	Domain depth, highest standards
Analyzer	Methodical, data-driven	Show the data, verify claims
Scholar	Knowledge-seeking, rigorous	Research backing, source verification
Operator	Reliable, steady	Clear steps, predictable cadence
Altruist	Warm, caring	Supportive tone, team-aware framing

Data sovereignty

Your behavioral profile is stored locally on your machine — never sent to any server. Maverick runs entirely local. No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud.

~/.maverick/
├── profile.yaml      # Your behavioral profile
├── interactions.jsonl # Interaction history (for refinement)
└── config.yaml       # Server configuration

Built on

• Predictive Index behavioral science framework
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agent integration
• Airlock behavioral intelligence platform

The science

The four behavioral drives (DECF):

• Dominance — Drive for control and influence over environment
• Extraversion — Drive for social interaction and influence over people
• Patience — Drive for consistency, stability, and deliberate pace
• Formality — Drive for conformity, rules, and structure

Every person has a unique DECF signature. Every AI interaction should respect it.

We've validated this across 7,000+ conversations using ConstellationBench — a novel persona fidelity benchmark that measures whether AI agents maintain consistent behavioral adaptation.

Why "Maverick"?

The Maverick is the rarest behavioral profile — 2.5% of the population. Independent innovators who break every mold and bet on the future others can't see.

We named this project after them because that's what's missing from AI agents: the ability to recognize that not everyone thinks the same way, and to adapt accordingly.

Every Goose needs its Maverick.

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License

Apache 2.0 — same as Goose.

Contributing

PRs welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md.

Built by Airlock — the AI that knows who it's talking to.