MCP Server Gateway
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The MCP Server Gateway bridges the gap between stdio-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementations in Claude Desktop and HTTP/SSE-based MCP servers. It acts as a protocol translator, enabling Claude Desktop to communicate with various MCP servers.
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What is MCP Server Gateway?
The MCP Server Gateway is a service that translates between the stdio protocol used by Claude Desktop for Model Context Protocol (MCP) communication and the HTTP/SSE protocol commonly used by MCP servers. This allows Claude Desktop to interact with a wider range of MCP servers.
How to use MCP Server Gateway?
- Install the gateway globally using npm. 2. Find the installed gateway path. 3. Configure Claude Desktop to use the gateway by specifying the path in the Claude Desktop configuration file. 4. Configure the MCP server connection by setting the
MCP_SERVER_URLenvironment variable. 5. Start or restart Claude Desktop.
Key features of MCP Server Gateway
Protocol translation between stdio and HTTP/SSE
Allows Claude Desktop to connect to HTTP/SSE MCP servers
Easy installation via npm
Configurable MCP server URL
Uses MCP Hub server by default for access to pre-configured MCP services
Use cases of MCP Server Gateway
Connecting Claude Desktop to MCP servers that use HTTP/SSE
Testing and developing MCP servers without modifying Claude Desktop
Accessing a variety of pre-configured MCP services through MCP Hub
Bridging protocol differences in different MCP implementations
FAQ from MCP Server Gateway
How do I find the gateway path after installation?
How do I find the gateway path after installation?
Use npm root -g to find the global packages directory, then locate the gateway at <npm_global_root>/@mcphub/gateway/dist/src/mcphub-gateway.js.
What is the default MCP server URL?
What is the default MCP server URL?
The default MCP server URL is https://server.mcphub.ai/api/mcp, which provides access to various pre-configured MCP services.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use the gateway?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use the gateway?
Add a configuration entry to your Claude Desktop's config.json file, specifying the command as node and the arguments as the path to the gateway.
What if I can't find the gateway after installation?
What if I can't find the gateway after installation?
Use npm list -g @mcphub/gateway to verify the installation and path.
What license is the gateway released under?
What license is the gateway released under?
The gateway is released under the Apache 2.0 License.