Storytelling MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for the Storytelling package. Exposes AI-powered narrative generation as composable MCP tools and resources.

Overview

The Storytelling MCP Server enables LLM agents and CLI assistants (like Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot) to:

• Generate complete stories from prompts using advanced orchestration
• Manage sessions - list, retrieve info, resume, migrate interrupted generations
• Configure & validate - comprehensive configuration reference and validation
• Setup knowledge bases - RAG-aware story generation with your documents
• Choose models wisely - provider listing and model recommendations
• Access workflow resources - understand each stage of story generation
• Explore advanced features - translation, IAIP, content checking, debugging

Installation

As MCP Server

# Install storytelling-mcp from PyPI
pip install storytelling-mcp

# Or with all storytelling features
pip install storytelling[all]

Configure for Claude Desktop

Add to ~/.config/claude_app/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "storytelling": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "storytelling_mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configure for GitHub Copilot

# Make the server available as a tool
export MCP_STORYTELLING=python://storytelling_mcp.server

Available Tools (16 Total)

Story Generation (1 tool)

generate_story

Generate a complete, multi-chapter story from a prompt.

Parameters:

• prompt_file (required): Path to prompt file containing story concept
• output_file (optional): Where to save the generated story (auto-generated if omitted)
• initial_outline_model: LLM for initial outline (default: google://gemini-2.5-flash)
• chapter_outline_model: LLM for chapter planning
• chapter_s1_model through chapter_s4_model: LLMs for individual scenes
• chapter_revision_model: LLM for chapter revision
• revision_model: LLM for final story revision
• knowledge_base_path (optional): Path to knowledge base for context-aware generation
• embedding_model (optional): Embedding model for semantic retrieval
• expand_outline (boolean): Whether to expand outline with details (default: true)
• chapter_max_revisions (integer): Maximum revisions per chapter (default: 3)
• debug (boolean): Enable debug logging

Returns: Generation result with status, session ID, and output path

Example:

generate_story(
  prompt_file="/path/to/prompt.txt",
  output_file="/path/to/story.md",
  initial_outline_model="ollama://mistral@localhost:11434"
)

Session Management (5 tools)

list_sessions

List all available story generation sessions with their status and metadata.

Returns: Table of sessions with IDs, timestamps, and status

get_session_info

Retrieve detailed information about a specific session.

Parameters:

• session_id (required): The session ID to query

Returns: Full session details including generation state, checkpoints, and history

resume_session

Resume an interrupted story generation session.

Parameters:

• session_id (required): Session ID to resume
• resume_from_node (optional): Specific LangGraph node to resume from (if omitted, resumes from last checkpoint)

Returns: Continuation result and updated story content

migrate_session (NEW)

Migrate old session format to new format for compatibility.

Parameters:

• session_id (required): Session ID to migrate

Returns: Migration result and success status

Configuration & Validation (3 tools)

validate_model_uri

Validate and provide guidance for model URI formats.

Parameters:

• model_uri (required): URI string to validate (e.g., google://gemini-2.5-flash)

Returns: Validation result with supported schemes and format examples

Valid Schemes:

• google:// - Google GenAI models (Gemini, PaLM)
• ollama:// - Local Ollama models (format: model-name@host:port)
• openrouter:// - OpenRouter community models
• myflowise:// - Custom Flowise endpoints

validate_configuration (NEW)

Validate storytelling configuration before generation.

Parameters:

• models_config: Configuration type (default, quality, balanced, custom)
• knowledge_base_path (optional): Path to knowledge base directory

Returns: Validation results and capability checks

get_config_reference (NEW)

Get complete configuration parameter reference with examples.

Returns: Comprehensive guide to all 30+ configuration parameters with usage examples

Configuration & Model Selection (2 tools)

list_model_providers (NEW)

List available LLM providers and their recommended models.

Returns:

• Google Gemini (cloud)
• Ollama (local)
• OpenRouter (community)
• Custom endpoints Plus model recommendations by use case

suggest_model_combination (NEW)

Get recommended LLM model combinations for different story types.

Parameters:

• story_type: Type of story (general, fantasy, scifi, mystery, romance)
• speed_priority (boolean): Prioritize speed over quality

Returns: Recommended models for each workflow stage with rationale

Workflow Understanding (2 tools)

describe_workflow

Get a comprehensive overview of the entire story generation workflow with all 6 stages.

Returns: Detailed explanation of each workflow stage, typical duration, and configuration options

get_workflow_stage_info

Get detailed information about a specific workflow stage.

Parameters:

• stage_name (required): One of: story_elements, initial_outline, chapter_planning, scene_generation, chapter_revision, final_revision

Returns: Stage-specific details including inputs, outputs, duration, and review criteria

Example Stages:

• story_elements - Analyze prompt and extract story preferences
• initial_outline - Create comprehensive story structure
• chapter_planning - Break outline into chapters with scenes
• scene_generation - Write individual scenes
• chapter_revision - Polish chapters for consistency
• final_revision - Final story-level polish

Prompt Guidance & Examples (2 tools)

get_prompt_examples

Get example story prompts for different genres and best practices.

Returns: 4+ example prompts (fantasy, sci-fi, historical, thriller) with guidelines on what works well

Example Use:

You: "I don't know what prompt to write for a mystery story"
Claude uses: get_prompt_examples()
Claude shows examples and recommends structure

RAG & Knowledge Base (2 tools)

setup_knowledge_base (NEW)

Initialize and configure knowledge base for RAG-aware story generation.

Parameters:

• kb_path (required): Path to knowledge base directory
• embedding_model (optional): Embedding model type (ollama, sentence-transformers, openai)

Returns: Setup guide with configuration examples and next steps

Example Use:

You: "How do I use my own knowledge base for stories?"
Claude uses: setup_knowledge_base(kb_path="./knowledge_base")
Claude provides setup instructions and configuration examples

get_rag_capabilities (NEW)

Get detailed information about RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) features.

Returns:

• Feature overview
• Embedding model options
• Configuration parameters
• Performance considerations
• Troubleshooting guide

Advanced Features (1 tool)

get_advanced_features (NEW)

Get information about advanced storytelling features.

Returns:

• IAIP (Indigenous AI Integrated Practices) integration
• Content translation capabilities
• Content checking & evaluation
• Debug mode setup
• Mock mode for testing
• Langfuse integration for analytics

Available Resources (10 total)

Resources provide context and documentation for the storytelling workflow.

Workflow Stages (5 resources)

storytelling://workflow/initial-outline

Overview of the initial outline generation stage—the first step transforming a prompt into structured narrative foundation.

storytelling://workflow/chapter-planning

Details on how outline sections are expanded into individual chapters with dedicated outlines.

storytelling://workflow/scene-generation

Explanation of per-chapter scene generation—creating 4 distinct, coherent scenes for each chapter.

storytelling://workflow/chapter-revision

How the system revises completed chapters for internal consistency and narrative flow.

storytelling://workflow/final-revision

The final story-level revision stage ensuring global coherence and polish.

Configuration Resources (3 resources)

storytelling://config/model-uris

Complete guide to specifying model URIs for all supported LLM providers with examples.

storytelling://config/model-providers (NEW)

List of available LLM providers (Google, Ollama, OpenRouter, custom) with model details and recommendations.

storytelling://prompts/guide (NEW)

Guidelines and best practices for writing effective story prompts.

Advanced Features Resources (2 resources)

storytelling://features/rag (NEW)

Knowledge base and retrieval-augmented generation setup guide.

storytelling://features/advanced (NEW)

Documentation on IAIP, translation, content checking, debugging, and logging features.

Usage Examples

Generate a Story via Claude

You: "Generate a mystery story about a hidden library using the storytelling tools"

Claude uses: generate_story(
  prompt_file="/tmp/mystery_prompt.txt",
  initial_outline_model="google://gemini-2.5-flash"
)

Get Workflow Information

You: "How does the storytelling system work?"

Claude uses: describe_workflow()

Claude explains the 6 stages and their purposes

Understand a Specific Stage

You: "Tell me about the scene generation stage"

Claude uses: get_workflow_stage_info(stage_name="scene_generation")

Claude explains inputs, outputs, and typical duration

Get Prompt Ideas

You: "I want to write a mystery story but don't know what to prompt"

Claude uses: get_prompt_examples()

Claude shows 4 examples and explains what works well

Find Optimal Models for Your Story

You: "I'm writing a fantasy story and want it done quickly"

Claude uses: suggest_model_combination(story_type="fantasy", speed_priority=true)

Claude recommends: Flash for all stages (fast) with reasoning

Resume an Interrupted Session

You: "What sessions do I have?"

Claude uses: list_sessions()

Claude uses: resume_session(session_id="xyz-123")

Validate Configuration

You: "Can I use ollama://llama2@localhost:11434?"

Claude uses: validate_model_uri(model_uri="ollama://llama2@localhost:11434")

Architecture

Server Implementation

• Framework: Python MCP SDK
• Location: mcp/server.py
• Entry Point: mcp/__init__.py

Integration Points

The MCP server bridges these components:

• storytelling.cli: CLI command execution
• storytelling.session_manager: Session state and checkpoints
• storytelling.graph: LangGraph workflow orchestration
• storytelling.config: Configuration and validation
• storytelling.llm_providers: Model URI parsing and provider selection

Tool Registration Flow

1. create_server() - Initializes MCP Server
2. register_*_tools() - Registers tool functions (generation, sessions, config, workflows, prompts)
3. Tools leverage subprocess to call storytelling CLI
4. Results returned as TextContent MCP types

Configuration

Environment Variables

# LLM Provider credentials
GOOGLE_API_KEY=...
OPENAI_API_KEY=...

# Ollama endpoint (if using local models)
OLLAMA_BASE_URL=http://localhost:11434

# Optional: Langfuse integration for tracing
LANGFUSE_PUBLIC_KEY=...
LANGFUSE_SECRET_KEY=...
LANGFUSE_HOST=...

# Optional: Knowledge base
KB_PATH=/path/to/knowledge/base

Runtime Configuration

Tools accept model URIs that override defaults:

generate_story(
  prompt_file="story.txt",
  initial_outline_model="ollama://neural-chat@localhost:11434",
  revision_model="google://gemini-pro"
)

Extending the MCP Server

Adding New Tools

Edit mcp/server.py:

def register_custom_tools(server: Server) -> None:
    @server.call_tool()
    async def my_custom_tool(param: str) -> list[TextContent]:
        # Implementation
        return [TextContent(type="text", text="result")]
    
    server.register_tool(
        Tool(
            name="my_custom_tool",
            description="What this tool does",
            inputSchema={...}
        ),
        my_custom_tool,
    )

Then add the registration in create_server():

register_custom_tools(server)

Adding Resources

def register_custom_resources(server: Server) -> None:
    resource = Resource(
        uri="storytelling://custom/resource",
        name="Resource Name",
        description="What this provides",
        mimeType="text/markdown",
    )
    server.register_resource(resource)

Troubleshooting

Server Won't Start

# Check if storytelling CLI is installed
storytelling --help

# Verify Python version (3.9+)
python --version

# Check MCP dependencies
python -c "from mcp.server import Server; print('MCP OK')"

Tools Return Errors

• Ensure storytelling command is in PATH
• Check LLM provider credentials in environment
• Verify model URIs match supported schemes
• Enable debug logging: debug=true in tool parameters

Session Resume Fails

• Verify session ID with list_sessions()
• Check session storage directory has correct permissions
• Ensure checkpoint files haven't been deleted
• Review logs in .storytelling/logs/

Performance Considerations

Typical Generation Times

• Initial Outline: 2-5 minutes
• Chapter Planning: 1-3 minutes per chapter
• Scene Generation: 3-5 minutes per scene (4 per chapter)
• Revision Stages: 2-4 minutes per stage

Total for a 3-chapter story: 30-60 minutes depending on model complexity.

Optimization Tips

1. Use faster models for intermediate stages (e.g., gemini-flash vs gemini-pro)
2. Disable chapter_max_revisions for faster generation
3. Disable expand_outline for leaner outputs
4. Use local Ollama models to avoid API latency

Security Notes

• Never commit API keys to version control
• Use environment variables or .env files (add to .gitignore)
• MCP server runs with same permissions as calling process
• Validate file paths to prevent directory traversal
• Respect rate limits of LLM providers

Related Documentation

• Main README: ../README.md
• Project Specifications: ../rispecs/
• RISE Framework: ../rispecs/RISE_Spec.md
• Configuration Options: ../rispecs/Configuration.md
• LLM Providers: ../rispecs/LLM_Provider_Specification.md
• CLI Reference: See storytelling --help