Bao MCP Server

A modular MCP server for simulating Bao, the traditional East African board game. Built with JavaScript and powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), this server exposes Bao gameplay tools to AI agents and developer clients.

🎮 Features

• Forward sowing logic (sowForward)
• Modular tool registration via MCP
• JSON-based board state management
• Cloud-friendly setup for iPad and browser IDEs

🧠 What Is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a universal standard that lets AI agents interact with tools, files, and services. This server uses MCP to expose Bao gameplay mechanics as callable tools.

📁 Folder Structure

./data

• board-state.json

./tools:

• sow-forward.js
• sow-reverse.js
• strategy.js

./:

• ./index.js
• ./mcp.config.js
• ./package.js

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repo
   git clone https://github.com/aislum-studio/bao-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies
   npm install

3. Start the server
   npm start

🧪 Tool: sowForward

Simulates forward sowing from a given pit index

Input:

{
"board": [4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4],
"pitIndex": 2
}

Output:

{
"newBoard": [4, 4, 0, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4],
"lastPit": 5
}

🌍 Cultural Context Bao is more than a game—it’s a reflection of strategy, rhythm, and heritage. This server aims to preserve and share its mechanics through modern tooling.'

📦 License

MIT © Salum @ Aislum Studio