Markus van Kempen
Agentic AI Bridge · MCP & IDE tools
Open Source · Toronto

Agentic AI Bridge · MCP & IDE Tools

Bridge enterprise systems to agentic AI development

Model Context Protocol servers and VS Code / Cursor extensions for IBM Maximo, Watsonx Orchestrate, IBM Quantum, Zendesk, and Code Engine — with one-click mcp.json setup and remote SSE deploys.

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Maximo Watsonx Orchestrate IBM Quantum Zendesk MCP Code Engine MCP Protocol
Model Context Protocol flow
Cursor · VS Code · Bob · Antigravity
MCP stdio / SSE
@markusvankempen/*-mcp
REST / OpenAPI
Maximo · WxO · Quantum · Zendesk · IBM Cloud
13
Extensions & tools
7
MCP servers
5+
AI IDEs supported
Apache 2.0
Open source
How it works

From IDE chat to live enterprise data

Every project follows the same pattern: an AI assistant calls MCP tools; the server talks to your platform APIs. Extensions add visual UIs, diagnostics, and one-click mcp.json setup.

01

Install & connect

VS Code Marketplace, Open VSX, npx, or Cursor one-click install. Credentials stay local or on Code Engine.

02

MCP tools in your IDE

Ask the AI to list backends, query Maximo, manage WxO agents, submit OpenQASM, or handle Zendesk tickets — via typed MCP tools.

03

Deploy remotely (optional)

IBM Code Engine SSE gateways share one URL across the team — server-side secrets, dashboard, and connection test UI.

Projects

Extensions, MCP servers & CLIs

Organized by platform. All projects are free, open source, and built for real enterprise workflows.

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IBM Maximo

API exploration, Cursor AI context, VS Code extensions, and MCP

VS Code

Maximo API Explorer

Discover, browse, and test IBM Maximo REST APIs directly from VS Code. Interactive query builder, schema viewer, code snippet generator, and Carbon Design System app templates.

  • Browse Object Structures with search & filter
  • Interactive OSLC query builder with live results
  • Auto-generate TypeScript, Python, cURL snippets
  • Carbon Design System app scaffolding
  • Export project context for AI coding assistants
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX Source Code
Cursor

Maximo Cursor Explorer

All the power of the API Explorer, optimized for Cursor AI. Generates .cursorrules, exports AI context, and includes smart prompt templates for Maximo development.

  • Generate .cursorrules with Maximo API knowledge
  • Export schemas to .cursor/context/ directory
  • 6 pre-built AI prompt templates
  • Full API explorer with OSLC query builder
  • Auto-export context on connect
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX Source Code
MCP Server

Maximo MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server that connects AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) directly to your Maximo instance. Query data, manage work orders, and explore APIs through natural language.

  • Works with Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot
  • Natural language queries to Maximo data
  • Full CRUD operations via AI chat
  • Secure API key authentication
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX npm Cursor Directory Source MCP Registry
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Watsonx Orchestrate

Agent builders, WxO MCP, hands-on labs, and deployment automation

🎓 Tutorial · 14 labs

WXO Labs — From Zero to Hero

Hands-on watsonx Orchestrate learning path: Python tools, MCP, SSO, RBAC, observability, and RAG — with runnable source for each lab.

Launch Lab Catalog GitHub Repository
MCP Server

WxO (Watsonx Orchestrate) Builder MCP Server

Manage IBM Watsonx Orchestrate tools, agents, and connections directly from Cursor, Copilot, or Claude. Accelerate your agentic workflow development.

  • Manage tools, agents, and connections
  • Scale your Orchestrate capabilities with AI
  • Interactive connection management
  • Built for Cursor, Copilot, and Claude
npm Source Code MCP Registry Cursor Directory
MCP Server

WxO Agent MCP

Minimal MCP server that invokes a single Watson Orchestrate agent remotely. Configure once via env vars — ideal for Langflow, Cursor, and VS Code when you only need chat with one agent.

  • invoke_agent(message) and get_agent() tools
  • No tool management, listing, or flows — just agent chat
  • npx wxo-agent-mcp stdio transport
  • Works with Cursor Directory and MCP Registry
npm Source Code Cursor Directory
VS Code

WxO Builder (Watsonx Orchestrate Development Tool)

Visual tool builder and agent manager for Watsonx Orchestrate. Develop, test, and deploy skills and agents directly from VS Code.

  • Visual & JSON tool editor with templates
  • Import OpenAPI or public APIs
  • Local & remote tool testing
  • Agent creation and drag & drop tool assignment
  • Integrated chat for agent testing
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX Source Code
VS Code

WxO ToolBox (VS Code Extension)

Export, import, compare, and replicate Watson Orchestrate agents, tools, flows, and connections from VS Code. Activity bar browser, form-based editors, observability traces, and multi-environment management — powered by the bundled WxO-ToolBox CLI.

  • Browse agents, tools, toolkits, flows, connections, plugins
  • Form-based create/edit with YAML/JSON sync
  • Export, import, compare, replicate across environments
  • Observability traces, secrets editor, WxO project tree
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX Source Code CLI (bundled)
VS Code

Maximo VS Code Extension

Lightweight VS Code extension for quick Maximo API connectivity, authentication management, and API testing without leaving your editor.

  • Quick connect to Maximo instances
  • API key & basic authentication
  • Endpoint testing panel
  • Minimal footprint
Source Code
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MCP Servers & Remote Gateways

Model Context Protocol — stdio, npm, and Code Engine SSE

MCP Server

Code Engine MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for IBM Code Engine and Docker/Podman. Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized workloads directly from GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Cursor — no CLI required.

  • 43 tools: apps, jobs, builds, secrets, configmaps
  • Build & run containers with Docker or Podman
  • Full application lifecycle management
  • Works with GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor
  • IBM Cloud IAM authentication via API key
npm Source Code MCP Registry Install in Cursor
MCP Server

Zendesk MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server that connects AI agents to Zendesk Support. Create, search, assign, comment, and close tickets through natural language in Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, or watsonx Orchestrate. Solves requester attribution so Zendesk email replies route correctly.

  • 14 tools — create, get, update, search, assign, close tickets
  • TypeScript (npx) and Python (pip) implementations
  • Works with Cursor, VS Code, Bob, Antigravity, Claude Desktop
  • IBM Code Engine SSE deployment for remote access
  • watsonx Orchestrate agent integration
npm Source Code MCP Registry Install in Cursor Install in VS Code
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IBM Quantum

OpenQASM 2.0 circuits, Quantum Lab, and remote MCP on Code Engine

VS Code

Quantum OpenQASM Assistant

VS Code extension for OpenQASM 2.0 on IBM Quantum — Quantum Lab, job polling, histograms, diagnostics, and one-click MCP setup for Cursor, VS Code, Bob, and Antigravity. Local stdio or remote Code Engine SSE.

  • Quantum Lab with Bell-state and example circuits
  • Submit OpenQASM jobs, poll status, fetch histograms
  • Setup MCP for AI assistants (npm or bundled server)
  • Remote MCP mode via Code Engine /sse
  • IBM API key + Service CRN diagnostics panel
VS Code Marketplace Open VSX Source Code
MCP Server

Quantum OpenQASM MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for IBM Quantum — list backends, submit OpenQASM 2.0 circuits, poll jobs, and fetch histograms via natural language in Cursor, VS Code, Bob, Antigravity, and Claude Desktop. Deploy remotely on IBM Code Engine with dashboard and SSE gateway.

  • 10 tools — backends, jobs, QASM submit, credentials check
  • npx @markusvankempen/quantum-openqasm-mcp (stdio)
  • IBM Code Engine SSE — server-side credentials
  • Setup script: setup-remote-mcp.sh for IDE mcp.json
  • Connection test UI + admin panel on gateway
npm Source Code MCP Registry Install in Cursor Install in VS Code Code Engine Deploy
CLI / Bash

WxO CLI Utilities Toolkit (Bash)

Original Bash CLI toolkit to export, import, compare, and validate IBM Watson Orchestrate resources. For the newer TypeScript CLI + VS Code extension, see WxO ToolBox.

  • Bulk export/import agents, tools, and flows
  • Move assets between environments
  • Compare differences between WxO deployments
  • Safely manage and migrate connection credentials
Source Code
About

Markus van Kempen

I don't just follow what's next in technology — I build the agentic AI developer tools that make it operational. Based in Toronto, I ship open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and IDE extensions that bridge IBM Watsonx Orchestrate, Maximo, IBM Quantum, and Zendesk to Cursor, VS Code, Bob, and Antigravity.

That is the Agentic AI Bridge: typed MCP tools and one-click setup that connect AI agents to enterprise systems of record — from Quantum OpenQASM on Code Engine to Zendesk ticket workflows — securely, repeatably, and with strong developer ergonomics.

All projects are Apache 2.0. Contributions, issues, and feedback are welcome.

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