Overview
What is MCP Connector?
MCP Connector is a lightweight server that can run and manage multiple Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, specifically designed to integrate with TypingMind. It provides an easy way to run MCP servers on your local computer or a remote server, making it possible to connect your custom AI models or tools with TypingMind through a simple REST API.
How to use MCP Connector?
Run the server using npx @typingmind/mcp <auth-token> (no install required). Replace <auth-token> with your authentication token provided by TypingMind. For HTTPS, set the CERTFILE and KEYFILE environment variables. To connect to TypingMind, paste your server address and token on the TypingMind MCP integration page.
Key features of MCP Connector
- Runs and manages multiple MCP servers simultaneously
- Integrates with TypingMind via REST API
- Supports local and remote server deployment
- Provides health check, start, restart, list, and delete endpoints
- Authentication via Bearer token
- Optional HTTPS support with SSL certificates
Use cases of MCP Connector
- Connect custom AI models or tools hosted on your local machine to TypingMind
- Deploy on a remote server to share MCP capabilities with TypingMind users
- Run multiple MCP clients side‑by‑side for different tool sets
- Use within a development workflow to test MCP tools before production
FAQ from MCP Connector
What is MCP Connector and how does it differ from a standard MCP server?
MCP Connector is a manager that can run multiple MCP servers and exposes them through a REST API for TypingMind integration, whereas a standard MCP server typically runs a single tool set.
What are the runtime requirements for MCP Connector?
Node.js version 14 or later is required. The server can be run using npx without global installation.
Where does MCP Connector store data or configuration?
The README does not specify any persistent storage; configuration is provided via environment variables and the command‑line authentication token.
What ports does MCP Connector use and how can I change them?
By default, the server chooses port 50880 or 50881. You can specify a different port using the PORT environment variable.
What authentication and transport does MCP Connector support?
All API endpoints require an Authorization: Bearer <auth-token> header. The server runs over HTTP by default, but HTTPS can be enabled by setting CERTFILE and KEYFILE environment variables.
