MCP Gateway

MCP网关服务是一个协议转换器,解决Claude桌面应用仅支持stdio协议而多数MCP服务使用HTTP/SSE协议的问题,实现两者间的通信桥接。
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What is MCP Server Gateway?

The MCP Server Gateway is a bridge service that solves compatibility issues between Claude Desktop (which only supports stdio protocol) and modern HTTP/SSE-based MCP servers. It translates between these two protocols seamlessly.

How to use the Gateway?

The gateway runs as a background process that automatically handles protocol conversion. You just need to install it and configure Claude Desktop to use it.

When to use this Gateway?

Use this when you want to connect Claude Desktop to any MCP server that only provides HTTP/SSE interface, or when you want to access MCP Hub's services through Claude Desktop.

Key Features

Protocol TranslationConverts between stdio and HTTP/SSE protocols bidirectionally
Easy ConfigurationSimple setup through Claude Desktop config file and environment variables
MCP Hub IntegrationPre-configured to work with MCP Hub services by default

Pros and Cons

Advantages
Enables Claude Desktop to access modern MCP servers
No need to modify existing MCP servers
Lightweight and easy to install
Open source with community support
Limitations
Adds an extra layer in the communication path
Requires Node.js runtime environment
Currently only supports basic MCP message translation

Setup Guide

Install the Gateway
Install globally using npm package manager
Locate Gateway Path
Find where npm installed the gateway executable
Configure Claude Desktop
Edit Claude Desktop's config.json to point to the gateway
Set Server URL (Optional)
Configure which MCP server to connect to

Usage Scenarios

Accessing MCP Hub ServicesUse Claude Desktop with MCP Hub's default services
Custom MCP ServerConnect to your own HTTP/SSE MCP server

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need this gateway?
Where can I find the gateway after installation?
Can I use this with any MCP server?
Is there performance impact?

Additional Resources

MCP Protocol Discussion
Original discussion about the protocol compatibility issue
MCP Hub
Default MCP server the gateway connects to
npm Package
Official npm package page
安装
复制以下命令到你的Client进行配置
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-name": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/opt/homebrew/lib/node_modules/@mcphub/gateway/dist/src/mcphub-gateway.js"]
    }
  }
}
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