# counsel

Make confident decisions with multi-perspective analysis, debate, and research. Refine questions, verify claims, and gather evidence to de-risk choices. Personalize guidance and receive clear summari…

## Quick Start

```bash
# Connect this server (installs CLI if needed)
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest mcp add mercurialsolo/counsel

# Browse available tools
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool list mercurialsolo/counsel

# Get full schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get mercurialsolo/counsel start_consultation

# Call a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool call mercurialsolo/counsel start_consultation '{}'
```

## Direct MCP Connection

Endpoint: `https://counsel--mercurialsolo.run.tools`

**Optional config:**
- `mode` (query) — Default mode for new analyses
- `apiKey` (query) — Optional Counsel API key (cns_...) for authenticated access with billing. Leave empty for free tier.

## Tools (12)

- `start_consultation` — Start a new strategic consultation, debate, or research task.
- `get_consultation_status` — Check the progress/status of a running analysis.
- `get_consultation_report` — Retrieve the final results, decision card, and artifacts.
- `manage_consultation` — Intervene in or modify a running analysis.
- `list_resources` — List available resources (past analyses, configs, sessions).
- `sharpen_question` — Refine and clarify a strategic question BEFORE analysis.
- `verify_claim` — Fact-check a specific statement or claim.
- `consult_advisor` — Interact with the AI Advisor for personalized intake/tuning.
- `get_advisor_profile` — Retrieve the learned user profile from an advisor session.
- `get_pricing` — Get current pricing, token costs, and user balance.
- `create_checkout` — Create a secure checkout session to purchase credits.
- `complete_checkout` — Finalize an Instant Checkout transaction.

```bash
# Get full input/output schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get mercurialsolo/counsel <tool-name>
```

## Resources

- `counsel://debates`
- `counsel://counsels`
- `counsel://templates`
- `counsel://config/default`
- `ui://widget/counsel-board.html` — Return the widget HTML template.

## Prompts (4)

- `run_analysis_prompt` (question) — Guide for running a complete strategic analysis workflow.
- `quick_take_prompt` (topic) — Get a fast 30-second pros/cons analysis.
- `fact_check_prompt` (claim) — Verify a specific claim or statement with evidence.
- `deep_research_prompt` (topic, context) — Conduct comprehensive research with web sources.