RFC analysis agent with empirical validation. Compares custom API tools vs WebSearch-only. Real-world testing proved custom tools produce superior structured output. Model-agnostic MCP server works with Claude, GPT-4, DeepSeek, Gemini.

RFC Analysis Agent

An AI-powered conversational agent for searching, browsing, and analyzing IETF RFCs using DeepSeek.

Includes empirical validation: This project deliberately implements both custom API tools AND a simplified WebSearch-only version to test which approach produces better results. Real-world testing confirmed custom tools provide superior structured output.

Three Ways to Use This Project

This project provides three different implementations demonstrating different architectural approaches:

1. Full Agent (main.py) - Uses External MCP Server

• Complete conversational RFC assistant
• Connects to rfc_mcp_server.py for RFC tools
• Clean separation of concerns (agent logic vs tool implementation)
• Best for: Production use, modular architecture

2. Simplified Agent (main_simple.py) - Built-in Tools Only

• Validation tool - Created to test if custom tools actually add value
• Uses only WebSearch and WebFetch (no custom API integration)
• Relies on DeepSeek's knowledge + web access
• Real-world testing proved custom tools produce clearer, more structured output
• Best for: Quick prototypes, personal use, learning, comparison testing

3. MCP Server (rfc_mcp_server.py) - Reusable Tool Service

• Standalone server exposing RFC tools via MCP protocol
• Can be used by Claude Desktop, other agents, any MCP client
• Stateless, reusable across multiple applications
• Best for: Sharing tools, Claude Desktop integration, microservices

See MCP_SERVER.md for detailed instructions on running the MCP server.

Try all three to see the architectural trade-offs! Run both main.py and main_simple.py side-by-side with the same query to validate the structured output benefits yourself.

Features

• Search RFCs: Search through IETF RFCs by keywords or topics
• Fetch RFC Details: Retrieve comprehensive metadata and abstracts for specific RFCs
• Read RFC Content: Fetch and analyze full RFC