Talk to your Fedora system with the linux-mcp-server! - Fedora Magazine
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Generative AI systems are changing the way people interact with computers. MCP (model context protocol) is a way that enables LLMs to run commands and use tools to enable live, conversational interaction with systems. Using the new linux-mcp-server, let’s walk through how you can talk with your Fedora system for understanding your system and getting […]

Users points out in comments how the LLM recommends APT on Fedora which is clearly wrong. I can’t tell if OP is responding with LLM as well–it would be really embarrassing if so.

PS: Debian is really cool btw :)

  • AA5B@lemmy.world
    12·
    22 hours ago

    Seems like everyone taking a left turn into crazy ville ……

    This is a good approach.

    1. It’s an mcp server, a “bridge”. A standard way LLMs could talk to your system. It’s not an LLM. It doesnt mandate an LLM. It doesn’t tie you to a specific LLM
    2. It’s optional. Don’t use it, or don’t install it. No harm done. Even if it’s installed and running, if you don’t use an LLM with local access, no harm done.
    3. Even the increased attack surface is not a big deal since it is local, optional, and focuses on reading statuses rather than executing actions
    4. It’s an open standard. If you decide to use it with an LLM but don’t like the results, try a different LLM
    • nupo@quokk.auEnglish
      4·
      21 hours ago

      This is a community for criticizing LLMs. There is, therefore, no positive interest in a bridge for LLMs. This community is optional. Don’t subscribe, or don’t read it. No harm done.

      • AA5B@lemmy.world
        1·
        13 hours ago

        Yeah, I suppose so. I find plenty to hate about the way companies and too many individual apps talk about LLMs. I really hate that it’s one of the metrics my employer looks at. I always hate how wasteful speculative bubbles like this are.

        But maybe this isn’t the place for me since I see some good use cases and appreciate the few times someone does it right.

        • I hate how companies like Google and Microsoft are putting LLMs everywhere, making things worse for everyone, forcing everyone to deal with it
        • I find it strange that there’s an LLM in my car but it Carrie’s a decent conversation and it can’t actually do anything
        • I like this approach of building the mcp server. Keeping it read only, keeping it optional, and leaving the actual LLM open. I also like Apples approach where they seem to care about privacy, about executing on device, and about taking their time to put it in useful places
    • Finalsolo963@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      11·
      22 hours ago

      Yeah, most people, myself included, don’t like AI on principle, but there are valid use cases for it, and not having the capability of integrating with AI tools is going to be a dealbreaker for someone.

      That said, I’ve heard MCP is a bit of a shitshow of a standard and is woefully inefficient.

      • AA5B@lemmy.world
        1·
        14 hours ago

        Yeah it is. I have no idea how you more efficiently do that task, but there’s got to be a better way