5ire

What is 5ire about?

5ire is a sleek desktop AI assistant that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It acts as an MCP client, letting users query large language models from many providers, access locally stored knowledge, and run external tools through MCP servers.

How to use 5ire?

1. Install runtime requirements – ensure Python, Node.js, and uv (Python package manager) are available on your system. These are needed for the optional tools feature.
2. Follow the Installation Guide (INSTALLATION.md) to download and set up the application. The guide provides one‑click server installation steps for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
3. Launch the app. In the settings panel you can add API keys for providers such as OpenAI, Azure, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Doubao, Grok, DeepSeek, and Ollama.
4. To enable tools, start an MCP server (see the MCPSvr marketplace) and configure its endpoint in the Tools section.
5. Import documents (pdf, docx, xlsx, pptx, txt, csv) to build a local vector store powered by the bge‑m3 embedding model. Use the Knowledge Base UI to search and retrieve information.
6. Use the Prompt Library, Bookmarks, and Quick Search to organise and reuse prompts and conversations.

Key features of 5ire

• Tool integration via MCP servers – access filesystem, system info, databases, remote APIs, etc.
• Local Knowledge Base – multilingual embedding with bge‑m3; supports docx, xlsx, pptx, pdf, txt, csv; enables Retrieval‑Augmented Generation.
• Usage Analytics – monitor API usage and spending.
• Prompt Library – create, organise, and reuse prompts with variable support.
• Bookmarks & Quick Search – save conversations and search across all chats instantly.
• Cross‑provider support – OpenAI, Azure, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Doubao, Grok, DeepSeek, Ollama.
• One‑click server installation integration – embed server setup into websites.
• Free and open source – free to use, PRs welcomed.

Use cases of 5ire

• Personal productivity – draft emails, summarize documents, generate code snippets, and manage daily tasks.
• Research assistant – ingest PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations, then query the local knowledge base for quick answers.
• Data access – connect to databases or internal APIs via MCP tools to retrieve or update information without leaving the chat.
• Learning & tutoring – switch between LLM providers for different teaching styles while keeping a history of prompts and responses.
• Developer workflow – store common prompts for code generation, run linters or test suites through MCP‑enabled tools.

FAQ

• Do I need to install Python/Node.js if I only want the chat interface? No. The core client runs out‑of‑the‑box; Python, Node.js, and uv are only required for the optional tools feature.
• Is 5ire free? Yes, the application is free; you only pay for the usage of the LLM providers you configure.
• How do I add a new MCP server? Deploy a server that follows the Model Context Protocol, then add its URL in the Tools section of the app. A marketplace of ready‑made servers is available at the MCPSvr repository.
• Can I use my own local LLM? Yes, by running an MCP server that proxies your local model and connecting to it from the client.
• What about macOS notarization? When building for macOS you may need to set APPLE_TEAM_ID, APPLE_ID, and APPLE_ID_PASS to notarize the app and avoid security warnings.

Before to activating tools feature, ensure the following components are installed:

• Python
• Node.js
• uv (Python package manager)

These components are required as they constitute the runtime environment for the MCP Server. If you don't anticipate using the tools feature immediately, you may choose to skip this installation step and complete it later when the need arises.

For detailed installation instructions, please see our Installation Guide.

💪 Getting involved

If you want to contribute code to 5ire or develop your own apps based on 5ire, start with the Development Setup Guide.

Visit Wiki for more details.

🚀 To integrate 5ire’s one-click server installation into your website, see the One-Click Server Installation Integration Guide.

💬 Community

Join the Discord, By joining, you’ll get:

• Faster responses to your questions and issues
• Direct input on new features and improvements
• A place to share ideas, tips, and feedback with other 5ire users
• Opportunities to co-build and shape the future of 5ire together

Features

⚒️ Support Tools via MCP Servers

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect your devices to various peripherals and accessories, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

With tools, you can access the file system, obtain system information, interact with databases, access remote data, and more, rather than just having a simple conversation.

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We have created an open marketplace for MCP Servers. it empowers users to discover exceptional tools while offering a streamlined process for sharing their own MCP server creations.

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💡 Local Knowledge Base

We have integrated the bge-m3 as our local embedding model, which excels in multilingual vectorization. 5ire now supports parsing and vectorization of docx, xlsx, pptx, pdf, txt, and csv documents, enabling storage of these vectors to power robust Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities locally.

📈 Usage Analytics

By keeping track of your API usage and spending, you can gain a better understanding of how much you're spending on the API and make informed decisions to optimize your use of the service.

✨ Prompts Library

The prompt library provides an effective way to create and organize your own prompts. These prompts are highly versatile, thanks to their support for variables.

🔖 Bookmarks

You can bookmark each conversation, and even if the original messages are deleted, the saved bookmarked content remains unaffected.

🔍 Quick Search

You can perform keyword searches across all conversations, quickly pinpointing the information you need.

[!TIP] Since 5ire uses native dependencies, it needs to be packaged on the corresponding platform. If it is on Mac OS, you may also need to configure APPLE_TEAM_ID, APPLE_ID, and APPLE_ID_PASS for notarization to avoid security alerts.

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