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A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) super server with plugin architecture, secure vault integration, and real-time web dashboard.
🚀 Features
Core Features
- Plugin-Based Architecture: Modular MCP instances for different services (SMS via Twilio, etc.)
- LLM Provider Management: Support for multiple LLM providers with API key management
- Secure Vault Integration: Industry-standard API key storage and encryption
- Real-time Web Dashboard: Live monitoring and management interface
- Rate Limiting & Throttling: Per-provider and per-plugin request control
- Comprehensive Logging: Request/response analytics with queryable history
Advanced Features
- Plugin Marketplace: Community-contributed plugins
- A/B Testing Framework: Different LLM configuration testing
- Cost Tracking: Budgeting per user/organization
- Response Caching: API cost reduction through intelligent caching
- Plugin Sandboxing: Security isolation for plugins
- Metrics & Observability: Prometheus/Grafana integration
Developer Experience
- Plugin SDK/CLI: Easy plugin development tools
- Hot-reloading: Development-time plugin reloading
- OpenAPI Documentation: Auto-generated API docs
- Testing Framework: Mock services for plugin testing
📁 Project Structure
├── README.md
├── go.mod
├── go.sum
├── samurai.go # Development CLI tool
├── docker-compose.yml # Database services
├── .env.example # Environment template
├── backend/
│ ├── cmd/
│ │ └── server/
│ │ └── main.go # Application entry point
│ └── internal/
│ ├── api/
│ │ ├── handlers/ # HTTP request handlers
│ │ ├── middleware/ # HTTP middleware
│ │ └── routes/ # Route definitions
│ ├── config/ # Configuration management
│ ├── database/ # Database connection & models
│ └── utils/ # Utilities (logging, etc.)
├── config/
│ └── development.json # Development configuration
├── logs/ # Application logs
├── bin/ # Compiled binaries
└── data/ # Database data
🛠️ Prerequisites
- Go 1.21+: Download Go
- Docker Desktop: Download Docker
- Git: Download Git
⚡ Quick Start
1. Clone Repository
git clone https://github.com/exprays/samurai
cd exprays-samurai
2. Setup Development Environment
go run samurai.go setup
This will:
- Create necessary directories
- Copy
.env.exampleto.env - Download Go dependencies
- Pull required Docker images
3. Start Development Environment
go run samurai.go dev
This will:
- Start PostgreSQL database
- Start the backend server
- Display service URLs and status
4. Verify Installation
go run samurai.go status
🔧 Development Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
go run samurai.go dev |
Start full development environment |
go run samurai.go setup |
Setup development environment |
go run samurai.go build |
Build the application |
go run samurai.go test |
Run all tests |
go run samurai.go status |
Show service status |
go run samurai.go logs |
Show service logs |
go run samurai.go stop |
Stop all services |
go run samurai.go clean |
Clean build artifacts |
🌐 Service Endpoints
| Service | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health Check | http://localhost:8080/health | Service health status |
| Ready Check | http://localhost:8080/health/ready | Database readiness |
| API Base | http://localhost:8080/api/v1 | REST API endpoints |
| Database | localhost:5432 | PostgreSQL database |
📊 Logging
The application uses structured logging with separate log files:
- Application Logs:
logs/app.log- Main application events - Access Logs:
logs/access.log- HTTP request/response logs - Database Logs:
logs/database.log- Database queries and operations
Log Configuration
Logs are configured via environment variables:
LOG_LEVEL: debug, info, warn, error (default: info)LOG_FORMAT: json, console (default: json)
🔒 Environment Configuration
Copy .env.example to .env and configure:
# Server Configuration
SERVER_PORT=8080
SERVER_HOST=localhost
SERVER_ENVIRONMENT=development
# Database Configuration
DATABASE_HOST=localhost
DATABASE_PORT=5432
DATABASE_USER=samurai
DATABASE_PASSWORD=samurai_password
DATABASE_NAME=samurai_db
DATABASE_SSL_MODE=disable
# Authentication
JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret-here
JWT_EXPIRY=24h
# Logging
LOG_LEVEL=info
LOG_FORMAT=json
🏗️ Architecture
Current Implementation (Phase 1)
- ✅ Go project structure with module management
- ✅ HTTP server with Gin framework
- ✅ Configuration management system
- ✅ PostgreSQL database with GORM
- ✅ Structured logging infrastructure
- ✅ JWT-based authentication
- ✅ User registration and login APIs
- ✅ Role-based access control (RBAC)
- ✅ API middleware (auth, CORS, logging, recovery)
Upcoming Features (Phase 2+)
- 🔄 MCP Protocol Implementation
- 🔄 LLM Provider Integration
- 🔄 Plugin System Architecture
- 🔄 Vault Integration
- 🔄 Frontend Dashboard
- 🔄 Monitoring & Observability
🧪 Testing
# Run all tests
go run samurai.go test
# Run specific package tests
cd backend && go test ./internal/...
# Run tests with coverage
cd backend && go test -cover ./...
📦 Building
# Build for current platform
go run samurai.go build
# Build for specific platform
cd backend && GOOS=linux GOARCH=amd64 go build -o ../bin/mcp-server-linux ./cmd/server
🔍 Monitoring
Health Checks
GET /health- Basic service healthGET /health/ready- Database connectivity check
Logs
View real-time logs:
# Application logs
tail -f logs/app.log
# Access logs
tail -f logs/access.log
# Database logs
tail -f logs/database.log
🤝 Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Add tests for new functionality
- Run tests and ensure they pass
- Submit a pull request
📋 Development Phases
Phase 1: Foundation (Completed)
- Project setup & basic backend
- Authentication & security foundation
- Database models and connections
- Logging infrastructure
- Basic API documentation
Phase 2: Core MCP Integration (In Progress)
- MCP protocol implementation
- LLM provider integration
- Plugin-MCP bridge
- API key management
Phase 3+: Advanced Features
- Vault integration
- Frontend dashboard
- Monitoring & observability
- Plugin marketplace
- Enterprise features
📞 Support
For support and questions:
- Create an issue in the repository
- Check the API Documentation
- Review the Development Guide
📄 License
[License information to be added]
Installing Samurai
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/crossxr/samuraiFAQ
Is Samurai MCP free?
Yes, Samurai MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Samurai need an API key?
No, Samurai runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Samurai hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Samurai in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Samurai on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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