mcp-context-forge

IBM
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway. Serves as a central management point for tools, resources, and prompts that can be accessed by MCP-compatible LLM applications. Converts REST API endpoints to MCP, composes virtual MCP servers with added security and observability, and converts between protocols (stdio, SSE).
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Overview

What is mcp-context-forge

mcp-context-forge is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway that serves as a central management point for tools, resources, and prompts accessible by MCP-compatible LLM applications. It converts REST API endpoints to MCP, composes virtual MCP servers with enhanced security and observability, and facilitates protocol conversion (stdio, SSE).

How to Use

To use mcp-context-forge, set up the gateway by configuring the necessary endpoints and resources. You can deploy it using Docker or integrate it with IBM Cloud services. Once set up, it allows for seamless interaction between REST and MCP services.

Key Features

Key features of mcp-context-forge include federation of MCP and REST services, unified discovery, authentication, rate-limiting, observability, virtual server composition, and an optional admin UI for management.

Where to Use

mcp-context-forge can be used in various fields including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software development where integration of different protocols and services is required.

Use Cases

Use cases for mcp-context-forge include creating a centralized API management system, enabling secure communication between different LLM applications, and facilitating the integration of legacy systems with modern MCP-compatible services.

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