SERVER

Ask Llm

Rank #24,127

io.github.Lykhoyda/ask-grok

Consult Grok through xAI's metered API with exact model selection and no fallback

4 versions

18 GitHub stars

by Lykhoyda (10 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jul 15, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 27, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Ask Llm

Ask Llm is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Lykhoyda. It ranks #24,127 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 18 GitHub stars. Ask Llm is listed on Official MCP, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 15, 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.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Ask Llm can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Ask Llm

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

XAI_API_KEY · required
ASK_GROK_HARNESS · optional
ASK_GROK_MODEL · optional
ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT · optional
ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS · optional
ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Ask Llm and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add ask-grok -e "XAI_API_KEY=<your XAI_API_KEY>" -e "ASK_GROK_HARNESS=<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>" -e "ASK_GROK_MODEL=<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>" -e "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT=<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>" -e "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS=<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>" -e "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS=<your ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL=<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @ask-llm/grok-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.ask-grok]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.ask-grok.env]
XAI_API_KEY = "<your XAI_API_KEY>"
ASK_GROK_HARNESS = "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>"
ASK_GROK_MODEL = "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>"
ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT = "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>"
ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS = "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>"
ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS>"
GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL = "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-grok": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "XAI_API_KEY": "<your XAI_API_KEY>",
        "ASK_GROK_HARNESS": "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>",
        "ASK_GROK_MODEL": "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>",
        "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT": "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>",
        "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>",
        "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ASK_GROK_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.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-grok": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "XAI_API_KEY": "<your XAI_API_KEY>",
        "ASK_GROK_HARNESS": "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>",
        "ASK_GROK_MODEL": "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>",
        "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT": "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>",
        "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>",
        "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ASK_GROK_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.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "ask-grok": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "XAI_API_KEY": "<your XAI_API_KEY>",
        "ASK_GROK_HARNESS": "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>",
        "ASK_GROK_MODEL": "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>",
        "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT": "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>",
        "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>",
        "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ASK_GROK_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.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-grok": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "XAI_API_KEY": "<your XAI_API_KEY>",
        "ASK_GROK_HARNESS": "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>",
        "ASK_GROK_MODEL": "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>",
        "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT": "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>",
        "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>",
        "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ASK_GROK_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.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-grok": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ask-llm/grok-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "XAI_API_KEY": "<your XAI_API_KEY>",
        "ASK_GROK_HARNESS": "<your ASK_GROK_HARNESS>",
        "ASK_GROK_MODEL": "<your ASK_GROK_MODEL>",
        "ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT": "<your ASK_GROK_REASONING_EFFORT>",
        "ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "<your ASK_GROK_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS>",
        "ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your ASK_GROK_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL": "<your GMCPT_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by Lykhoyda

Ask Gemini MCP#42,081

View all Lykhoyda servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Ask Llmyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jul 15, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 27, 2026
Version history: 4 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

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 12, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
0.3.0	Sep 27, 2026
0.2.0	Sep 26, 2026
0.1.5	Sep 13, 2026
0.1.4	Sep 11, 2026

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FAQ

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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.
How many versions does Ask Llm have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 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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