MCP Serversmcp-proxy
Created at a month ago
by sparfenyuk
Connect to MCP servers that run on SSE transport, or expose stdio servers as an SSE server using the MCP Proxy server.
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What is mcp-proxy?
The mcp-proxy is a tool that enables MCP servers to operate with SSE (Server-Sent Events) when clients do not support this protocol, acting as a bridge between them.
How to use mcp-proxy?
To use mcp-proxy, install it via the command line using the provided installation command, then configure your client application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to recognize the mcp-proxy server and connect to the MCP server through it.
Key features of mcp-proxy?
- Facilitates connection between MCP servers using SSE transport and clients that lack support.
- Easy installation through command line.
- Provides configuration options for different environments.
Use cases of mcp-proxy?
- Connecting Claude Desktop to MCP servers that require SSE.
- Serving as a workaround for clients needing to interact with incompatible MCP servers.
- Enabling real-time data feed for applications that rely on SSE but lack direct support for it.
FAQ from mcp-proxy?
- What is the purpose of mcp-proxy?
mcp-proxy is designed to enable connections to MCP servers that operate on SSE by serving as an intermediary for clients lacking native support.
- How do I install mcp-proxy?
You can install mcp-proxy using the command
uv tool install git+https://github.com/sparfenyuk/mcp-proxy.
- Is there a way to configure environment variables?
Yes! You can specify environment variables like
SSE_URLandAPI_ACCESS_TOKENin the configuration file to manage connection settings.
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