MCP ConfigsMay 12, 2026·2 min read

mcp-proxy — Bridge MCP Stdio to HTTP/SSE

mcp-proxy exposes stdio-based MCP servers over HTTP/SSE, so you can route tools across clients and environments without rewriting servers.

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TokRepo exposes a universal CLI command, install contract, metadata JSON, adapter-aware plan, and raw content links so agents can judge fit, risk, and next actions.

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mcp-proxy
Universal CLI install command
npx tokrepo install b215a065-83f3-4a70-a9b4-9e6a6d19118c
install contractmetadata JSONadapter planraw content
Intro

mcp-proxy exposes stdio-based MCP servers over HTTP/SSE, so you can route tools across clients and environments without rewriting servers.

  • Best for: teams standardizing MCP deployments who need a thin proxy layer for routing
  • Works with: MCP servers using stdio transport; clients/environments that prefer HTTP/SSE
  • Setup time: 15–40 minutes

Practical Notes

  • Quant: start with 1 server and measure end-to-end tool latency before proxying vs after.
  • Quant: define a timeout budget (e.g., 10–30s) per tool call to avoid stuck runs.

When a proxy helps

Use a proxy when you need:

  • a stable network endpoint,
  • centralized logging/limits,
  • or to share a single MCP server across multiple clients.

Ops checklist

  • Pin the proxy version.
  • Run it behind a local firewall/VPN if tools are sensitive.
  • Log requests at the boundary (but redact secrets).

The goal is to keep MCP servers simple (stdio) while making deployment and routing easier.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to use pipx? A: No. The README also mentions uv tool install and container images; choose what fits your environment.

Q: What transport does it help with? A: It’s designed to bridge stdio-based servers to network-friendly HTTP/SSE forms.

Q: How do I keep it safe? A: Keep it off public networks unless you add auth and strict allowlists; redact secrets in logs.

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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/sparfenyuk/mcp-proxy > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 2,507 · forks: 233

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