Moltbot
Moltbot Overview — Moltbot is an autonomous agent capable of browsing websites, managing emails, controlling your desktop, and integrating with external services (Spotify, Discord, etc.). It can be accessed via terminal, web dashboard, Discord, or other configured interfaces.
As of January 2026, Moltbot is rapidly gaining popularity for its autonomous automation capabilities.
Autonomous Agent Data Awareness — Moltbot may access sensitive systems (email, messaging platforms, desktop environments). When connecting MCP servers, ensure you understand what data may be sent to external services. Use separate namespaces or datasets where supported by your MCP server to keep automation logs distinct from personal or conversational data.
Security Considerations #
Moltbot is a powerful autonomous agent with broad system access. MCP servers are third-party services subject to their own terms and conditions. Keep MCP credentials secure and rotate tokens regularly.
Prerequisites #
- Moltbot installed and running (GitHub)
- mcporter skill installed
- An MCP server accessible over HTTPS
- Authentication credentials for your MCP server (Bearer token or OAuth, if required)
Setup #
Step 1: Install the mcporter Skill #
Choose one of the following:
During onboarding
- Select the mcporter skill when setting up Moltbot
Command line
moltbot skills install mcporter
Web dashboard
- Navigate to Agent → Skills
- Find mcporter and click Install
Via conversation
- Ask Moltbot: “Install the mcporter skill”
Moltbot can install skills and configure MCP servers through conversation once the mcporter skill is available.
Step 2: Add an MCP Server #
Ask Moltbot to register your MCP server. You will need:
- Name — A label for the MCP server
- URL — The full HTTPS MCP endpoint
- Authentication — Bearer token or OAuth (if required)
Example request:
Add an MCP server:
Name: my-mcp-server
URL: https://example.com/mcp
Auth: Bearer token
Token: [your-token]
OAuth Redirect URI Considerations — OAuth-based MCP servers require a redirect URI. Exposing redirect endpoints publicly may increase attack surface. Bearer tokens are simpler to deploy in private environments.
Testing #
Confirm mcporter is installed
- Ask: “Do you have the mcporter skill installed?”
Confirm MCP server connection
- Ask: “What MCP servers do you have access to?”
Test tool invocation
- Ask Moltbot to call any available tool from your MCP server
- Confirm successful response
Data Management & Namespace Practices #
Some MCP servers support multiple namespaces or datasets. If available, consider separating:
- Personal or conversational data
- Automation and agent activity logs
- Business or compliance-related records
This helps keep autonomous agent activity isolated from other stored information.
Client-specific behavior #
Autonomous Background Operation — Moltbot can invoke MCP tools during background automation tasks without direct user prompts. Ensure MCP credentials grant only intended permissions.
Request Origin Verification — Moltbot may accept instructions from configured communication channels (email, Discord, etc.). Secure these channels to reduce risk of unauthorized requests.
Self-configuration — Unlike manual MCP configuration in chat-based clients, Moltbot can configure MCP servers through conversation. Secure access to your Moltbot control channels appropriately.
Internal Memory — Moltbot includes an optional internal memory system. You may use this, external MCP servers, or both depending on your workflow.