mcp-proxy
TypeScript SSE proxy for MCP servers. mcp-proxy is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by punkpeye. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 3 tools, including proxyServer, startSSEServer and tapTransport, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/TypeScript and Network/Proxy.
What is this MCP
MCP Proxy is a TypeScript-based Server-Sent Events (SSE) proxy designed to facilitate communication with MCP servers usingstdio transport. It enables CORS by default and can be used to bridge SSE connections with MCP-compatible servers.
How to use this MCP
Install via npm (npm install mcp-proxy) and use either the command-line interface (npx mcp-proxy) or the Node.js SDK to set up a proxy server. The SDK provides utilities like proxyServer, startSSEServer, and tapTransport for flexible integration.
What this MCP can be used for
MCP Proxy is useful for enabling real-time communication between MCP servers and clients via SSE. It can be used in projects like FastMCP to provide SSE capabilities, debug transports, or bridge different communication protocols.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-proxy MCP server?
mcp-proxy is a Model Context Protocol server from punkpeye. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-proxy to my AI client?
Add mcp-proxy to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-proxy provide?
mcp-proxy provides 3 tools: proxyServer, startSSEServer and tapTransport.
Is mcp-proxy free to use?
mcp-proxy is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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