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Ollama Handoff MCP server

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Offload summaries, drafts, extractions and first-pass code reviews from a cloud LLM agent to a local Ollama model via handoff tools with built-in prompts.

Install Ollama Handoff in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add ollama-handoff -- uvx ollama-handoff
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ollama-handoff": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ollama-handoff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Ollama Handoff MCP server do?

Offload summaries, drafts, extractions and first-pass code reviews from a cloud LLM agent to a local Ollama model via handoff tools with built-in prompts.

Is the Ollama Handoff MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Ollama Handoff run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Ollama Handoff to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ollama-handoff -- uvx ollama-handoff

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