MCPX is a marketplace for Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools that computes trust scores for each listing and facilitates one-click installations for users.
Why it matters
overview
MCPX is a self-hosted gateway for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) developed by Thiago Mendes that enables organizations to securely connect AI agents to external tools, data sources, and workflows. It specifically focuses on managing and securing connections for 'MCP Tools' within an enterprise environment, providing features like credential injection and tool governance.
features
MCPX provides a robust set of features designed to facilitate secure and efficient distribution and utilization of AI tools within the Model Context Protocol ecosystem. These features cater to both publishers seeking to monetize their tools and users looking for trusted, easily deployable AI solutions.
use cases
MCPX is primarily designed for developers and teams involved in building or utilizing AI agents, particularly those operating within enterprise environments requiring secure and governed AI tool deployment. Its functionalities support both the distribution and consumption of Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools.
how to use
MCPX can be utilized as a marketplace for discovering and installing MCP tools, or as a self-hosted gateway for enterprise AI agent management. Publishers can also leverage the platform for distributing their tools.
thiagomendes/mcpx gateway (Apache License 2.0) within your infrastructure for secure AI agent connections.pricing
MCPX operates on a freemium model, offering a free tier for basic usage and paid subscriptions for publishers and enterprise-level features. The underlying thiagomendes/mcpx gateway is open-source under the Apache License 2.0, incurring only self-hosting infrastructure costs.
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