# Setup

> Install and configure llm-box, including the MCP server connection for Claude Code.

- Skill: `thedixitjain/setup-3` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/setup-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/setup-3/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/setup-3

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# llm-box Setup

## Prerequisites

- Go 1.21+ (for building from source) OR a pre-built binary

## Installation

### Option 1: Install Script (Linux/macOS)

```bash
curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alib8b8/llm-box/main/install.sh -o install.sh
bash install.sh
```

### Option 2: Go Install

```bash
go install github.com/alib8b8/llm-box/cmd/llm-box@latest
```

### Option 3: Download from Releases

Download the binary for your platform:
https://github.com/alib8b8/llm-box/releases

## Verify Installation

```bash
llm-box list
```

## MCP Server

The plugin includes a pre-configured MCP server in `.mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "llm-box": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "llm-box",
      "args": ["--mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

Claude Code will automatically start the MCP server when the plugin is activated.

## Configuration

Create `~/.llm-box/config.yaml`:

```yaml
safe_mode: false
default_model: "ollama://llama3"
api_keys:
  openai: "your-api-key"
  deepseek: "your-api-key"
```

## Troubleshooting

1. Check if llm-box is in PATH: `which llm-box`
2. Verify version: `llm-box --version`
3. Test MCP server: `llm-box --mcp-server`

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**Source:** [`jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills`](https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills) → `plugins/community/llm-box/skills/setup/SKILL.md`