MCP Gateway, Server, and Client
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This project provides a bridge between stdio and HTTP SSE for connecting to remote servers when Claude Desktop doesn't natively support it. It includes a Model Context Protocol gateway, server, and client examples for interacting with Claude.
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What is MCP Gateway, Server, and Client?
The MCP Gateway, Server, and Client provides a solution for connecting Claude Desktop to remote servers using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It acts as a bridge, translating between standard input/output (stdio) and HTTP Server-Sent Events (SSE).
How to use MCP Gateway, Server, and Client?
- Install the package globally using npm:
npm install -g mcp-server-and-gwor run directly with npx:npx mcp-server-and-gw http://localhost:8808/. 2. Configure Claude Desktop to use the gateway by adding a configuration toclaude_desktop_config.json. 3. Start the example server usingnode examples/server.js. 4. Start Claude Desktop.
Key features of MCP Gateway, Server, and Client
stdio to HTTP SSE bridging
Model Context Protocol support
Example server and client implementations
Configuration for Claude Desktop
MCP Inspector testing support
Use cases of MCP Gateway, Server, and Client
Connecting Claude Desktop to remote servers
Developing and testing MCP servers independently from Claude
Building custom tools and resources for Claude
Extending Claude's capabilities with external data sources
Creating a bridge between different communication protocols
FAQ from MCP Gateway, Server, and Client
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol for communication between language models and external tools or resources.
Why do I need this if Claude doesn't support remote servers?
Why do I need this if Claude doesn't support remote servers?
This provides a workaround to connect Claude to remote servers by bridging stdio to HTTP SSE.
Can I use this with other language models besides Claude?
Can I use this with other language models besides Claude?
While primarily designed for Claude, the underlying principles and code can be adapted for other language models that support MCP or similar protocols.
How do I configure the server endpoint?
How do I configure the server endpoint?
You can configure the server endpoint using environment variables like MCP_HOST and MCP_PORT or by passing the URL directly to the mcp-server-and-gw command.
Where can I find more information about MCP?
Where can I find more information about MCP?
Refer to the official Model Context Protocol documentation: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol