Setup Guide
This guide covers the verified first-run path for the SindByte local MCP runtime: start SindByte 01.exe, confirm http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp, connect the host, then shape the published catalog through configuration.
What is SindByte?
SindByte is a bridge between AI assistants (like those running in LM Studio) and your Windows computer. Normally, AI can only chat with you. With SindByte, it can:
- Read and organize your files
- Take screenshots and control windows
- Search the web and analyze data
- Run scheduled tasks automatically
- Use advanced reasoning strategies
- Trade on crypto exchanges
- Generate and edit images
- Access your clipboard and memory
Quick Setup in 3 Steps
1Download and Extract
Download the ZIP file from our website and extract it to any folder on your computer (like your Desktop or Documents folder).
Tip: SindByte is portable - it doesn't need to be "installed" like traditional software. Just unzip and run.
2Launch SindByte
Double-click the SindByte 01.exe file. You'll see a window like the screenshot above with status information.
Make sure you see Listening on port 5555 in the status area. This means the server is running and ready.
3Connect Your AI
Open your AI client (LM Studio, Roo Code, or similar) and add SindByte as an MCP server.
See the section below for specific instructions for different clients.
Ground Truth for First Run
Runtime Facts
- Executable:
SindByte 01.exe - Endpoint:
http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp - Transport:
streamable-http/ MCP JSON-RPC - Default posture: localhost only
Why Tool Counts Vary
- Registration mode can be Full or Short.
- Category filters can narrow the published surface.
- Credential-backed families stay effectively gated until configured.
- Many hosts cache schemas and need reload after config changes.
Connect Your AI Client
Different AI clients connect to SindByte in slightly different ways. Here are the most popular ones:
LM Studio
In LM Studio, go to Settings → MCP Servers and add:
{
"sindbyte": {
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp"
}
}
Then reload the server list to see SindByte's tools.
Roo Code (VS Code)
In VS Code settings, add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sindbyte": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp"
}
}
}
Reload the window after adding the configuration.
Your First Commands
Once connected, try these natural language commands in your AI chat:
File Operations
- "Show me files in my Downloads folder from this week"
- "Organize my Desktop by file type"
- "Find all PDFs and list them by size"
- "Create a backup of my Documents folder"
Desktop Control
- "Take a screenshot and describe what you see"
- "Show me all open Chrome windows"
- "Resize the Notepad window to 800x600"
- "Click the OK button in the dialog box"
Smart Reasoning
- "Analyze this problem step by step" (uses Chain-of-Thought)
- "Give me 3 different approaches to solve this"
- "Critique your own answer and improve it"
- "Explain this like I'm 5 years old"
Web & Data
- "Fetch the latest news from BBC and summarize"
- "Convert this CSV to JSON format"
- "Search for Python tutorials and give me the top 3"
- "Extract phone numbers from this text"
Configuration (Optional)
SindByte works immediately with basic tools. For advanced features like trading, email, or image generation, you'll need to configure API keys.
What You Can Configure
Enable/disable individual tools or entire categories.
Add keys for OpenAI, trading exchanges, email, etc.
Choose how tools appear to your AI (full list vs. categories).
Set which tools need confirmation before running.
Advanced Features
Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore these powerful features:
Dialog-LAB
Compare 2-3 AI models side-by-side. See which one gives better answers.
LMChat
Use the lighter one-model chat surface with IQ helpers, attachments, transcription, and faster follow-up execution.
Trading Hub
Connect to 12 crypto exchanges. Paper trade risk-free with AI analysis.
Timer + IQ
Schedule recurring AI tasks. Daily reports, market scans, etc.
Image Tools
Generate images with AI, resize, convert, and create web assets.
Troubleshooting
"My AI doesn't see SindByte tools"
- Make sure SindByte is running (check the window shows "Listening on port 5555")
- Verify the URL in your AI client is exactly
http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp - Reload/restart your AI client after any changes
- Check that the tool categories you want are enabled in Config Editor
"I see fewer tools than expected"
- Some tools require API keys (trading, email, images). Add them in Config Editor.
- Check Registration Filters - some categories might be set to "OFF"
- Try switching between "Short" and "Full" registration mode
"The server won't start"
- Check if another program is using port 5555
- Try running as Administrator if you get permission errors
- Make sure your antivirus isn't blocking the executable