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ollama-handoff

Rank #17,907

io.github.Michael-WhiteCapData/ollama-handoff

Offload cheap work from your AI agent to a local Ollama model, at zero cloud cost.

2 versions

3 GitHub stars

by michael-whitecapdata (3 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jun 21, 2026

Last publish date

Jun 23, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with ollama-handoff

ollama-handoff is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by michael-whitecapdata. It ranks #17,907 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3 GitHub stars. ollama-handoff is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 21, 2026 and most recently updated on Jun 23, 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 ollama-handoff 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 ollama-handoff

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

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 Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

OLLAMA_URL · optional
OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL · optional
OLLAMA_NUM_CTX · optional
OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE · optional
OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect ollama-handoff and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add ollama-handoff -e "OLLAMA_URL=<your OLLAMA_URL>" -e "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL=<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>" -e "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX=<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>" -e "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE=<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>" -e "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S=<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>" -- uvx ollama-handoff

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.ollama-handoff]
command = "uvx"
args = ["ollama-handoff"]

[mcp_servers.ollama-handoff.env]
OLLAMA_URL = "<your OLLAMA_URL>"
OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL = "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>"
OLLAMA_NUM_CTX = "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>"
OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE = "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>"
OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S = "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OLLAMA_URL": "<your OLLAMA_URL>",
        "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL": "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>",
        "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX": "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>",
        "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE": "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>",
        "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S": "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OLLAMA_URL": "<your OLLAMA_URL>",
        "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL": "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>",
        "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX": "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>",
        "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE": "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>",
        "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S": "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OLLAMA_URL": "<your OLLAMA_URL>",
        "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL": "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>",
        "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX": "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>",
        "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE": "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>",
        "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S": "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OLLAMA_URL": "<your OLLAMA_URL>",
        "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL": "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>",
        "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX": "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>",
        "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE": "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>",
        "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S": "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OLLAMA_URL": "<your OLLAMA_URL>",
        "OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL": "<your OLLAMA_DEFAULT_MODEL>",
        "OLLAMA_NUM_CTX": "<your OLLAMA_NUM_CTX>",
        "OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE": "<your OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE>",
        "OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S": "<your OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_S>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 michael-whitecapdata

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jun 21, 2026
Latest version published: Jun 23, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, 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: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Jun 21, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 23, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.1.2	Jun 23, 2026
0.1.1	Jun 21, 2026

STANDING

#17,907of 144,396 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 126,489 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains ollama-handoff?: ollama-handoff is maintained by michael-whitecapdata, which publishes 3 MCP servers (6 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is ollama-handoff listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — ollama-handoff is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
How many versions does ollama-handoff have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of ollama-handoff, most recently published on Jun 23, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for ollama-handoff?: The source code for ollama-handoff is hosted at github.com/michael-whitecapdata/ollama-handoff.

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