5ire

What is 5ire about?

5ire provides a sleek desktop interface for interacting with large language models from providers such as OpenAI, Azure, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, and more. It enriches conversations with a local vector‑based knowledge base and can invoke external tools through MCP servers, turning a simple chat into a powerful productivity hub.

How to use 5ire?

1. Install prerequisites – ensure Python, Node.js, and the uv package manager are available on your system.
2. Download the client – clone the repository (git clone https://github.com/nanbingxyz/5ire) and follow the steps in INSTALLATION.md to build the desktop app for your OS.
3. Configure LLM credentials – add API keys for the desired model providers in the app’s settings.
4. Enable tools (optional) – after installing the runtime, activate the Tools feature to connect to MCP servers. The app will discover and list available servers from the MCPSvr marketplace.
5. Start chatting – create conversations, use the prompt library, bookmark important exchanges, and search across all chats.

Key features of 5ire

• Multi‑provider LLM support – seamless switching between OpenAI, Azure, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Doubao, Grok, DeepSeek, Ollama, etc.
• Local Knowledge Base – embeds documents (docx, xlsx, pptx, pdf, txt, csv) using the multilingual bge‑m3 model for offline RAG.
• Tool integration via MCP – access file system, system info, databases, remote data, and more through standardized MCP servers.
• Usage analytics – track API consumption and spending directly in the client.
• Prompt library – create, organize, and reuse variable‑driven prompts.
• Bookmarks & quick search – preserve important messages and locate information across all conversations instantly.
• Open marketplace – discover community‑published MCP servers on the MCPSvr directory.

Use cases of 5ire

• Developer assistant – retrieve code snippets, run local scripts, and query documentation without leaving the IDE.
• Research & writing – build a personal literature repository, perform RAG queries, and generate drafts.
• Customer support – integrate internal knowledge bases and tools to answer tickets efficiently.
• Data analysis – connect to databases via MCP tools, run queries, and get natural‑language summaries.
• Learning & tutoring – leverage multilingual embeddings to study materials in any language.

FAQ from the 5ire community

• Do I need to install anything to use the tool feature? Yes, Python, Node.js, and uv are required because MCP servers run as separate processes.
• Can I run 5ire completely offline? The core client works offline, but LLM calls require internet unless you use a locally hosted model via Ollama.
• How do I add my own MCP server? Publish the server to the MCPSvr marketplace or configure a custom endpoint in the client’s Tools settings.
• Is 5ire free? The client is free; you only pay for the underlying LLM APIs you use.
• What platforms are supported? Windows, macOS (notarization may require APPLE_TEAM_ID, APPLE_ID, APPLE_ID_PASS), and Linux.

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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