Overview
What is mcpo?
mcpo is a simple and secure proxy server that exposes any MCP tool as an OpenAPI-compatible HTTP server, allowing seamless integration with LLM agents and applications that expect OpenAPI servers.
How to use mcpo?
To use mcpo, you can run it via command line with a specified MCP server command. For example:
uvx mcpo --port 8000 --api-key "top-secret" -- your_mcp_server_command
You can also use Python or Docker to run mcpo without installation.
Key features of mcpo?
- Instantly exposes MCP tools as OpenAPI-compatible servers.
- Enhances security, stability, and scalability using web standards.
- Auto-generates interactive documentation for every tool.
- Uses pure HTTP, eliminating the need for custom protocols or glue code.
Use cases of mcpo?
- Making legacy MCP tools accessible via modern web APIs.
- Integrating various AI tools with OpenAPI specifications.
- Simplifying the deployment of multiple MCP tools through a single config file.
FAQ from mcpo?
- What is an MCP tool?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, which allows various tools to communicate in a standardized way.
- Is mcpo secure?
Yes! mcpo adds security features to ensure safe communication between tools.
- Can I run mcpo in a Docker container?
Absolutely! You can run mcpo via Docker without needing to install it on your machine.