Ask Llm
Rank #11,674io.github.Lykhoyda/ask-codex
Bridge Claude with OpenAI Codex CLI for AI-to-AI collaboration, code review, and second opinions
What you can do with Ask Llm
Ask Llm is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Lykhoyda. It ranks #11,674 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 18 GitHub stars. Ask Llm is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 22 tracked versions. It was first listed on Mar 1, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 27, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What Ask Llm can and cannot do
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What you need before using Ask Llm
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
- GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL · optional
Connect Ask Llm and confirm it works
claude mcp add ask-codex -e "GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS=<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL=<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @ask-llm/codex-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.ask-codex]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@ask-llm/codex-mcp"]
[mcp_servers.ask-codex.env]
GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>"
GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL = "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ask-codex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ask-llm/codex-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ask-codex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ask-llm/codex-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"ask-codex": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ask-llm/codex-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ask-codex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ask-llm/codex-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ask-codex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ask-llm/codex-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your GMCPT_TIMEOUT_MS>",
"GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Ask Llmyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Mar 1, 2026
- Latest version published
- Sep 27, 2026
- Version history
- 22 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Sep 27, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Apr 26, 2026 · delisted, last seen Apr 27, 2026
Do you maintain Ask Llm? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (22)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.9.0 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 0.8.0 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| 0.7.8 | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 0.7.7 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| 0.7.2 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| 0.7.0 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 0.6.2 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 0.6.1 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 0.6.0 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 0.5.0 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 0.4.1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 0.4.0 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 0.3.11 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 0.3.10 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 0.3.9 | May 28, 2026 |
| 0.3.7 | May 27, 2026 |
| 0.3.6 | May 14, 2026 |
| 0.3.5 | May 7, 2026 |
| 0.3.1 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 0.3.0 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 0.2.9 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 0.2.8 | Apr 13, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Ask Llm?
- Ask Llm is maintained by Lykhoyda, which publishes 10 MCP servers (146 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Ask Llm listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Ask Llm is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does Ask Llm have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 22 versions of Ask Llm, most recently published on Sep 27, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Ask Llm?
- The source code for Ask Llm is hosted at github.com/Lykhoyda/ask-llm.
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