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ToolHive is an application that allows you to install, manage and run MCP servers and connect them to AI agents
https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio

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ToolHive is an application that allows you to install, manage and run MCP servers and connect them to AI agents

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## Note: This is an experimental project that is actively being developed and tested - features may change without notice



ToolHive logo



ToolHive wordmark


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# ToolHive - simplify and secure MCP servers

**Run any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server — securely, instantly, anywhere.**

ToolHive is the easiest way to discover, deploy, and manage MCP servers. Launch
any MCP server in a locked-down container with just a few clicks. No manual
setup, no security headaches, no runtime hassles.


ToolHive screenshot

## Quick links

- 🚀 [Quickstart](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/tutorials/quickstart-ui) -
install ToolHive and run your first MCP server
- 📚 [Documentation](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/) - learn more about
ToolHive's features
- 💬 [Discord community](https://discord.gg/stacklok) - connect with the
ToolHive community, ask questions, and share your experiences
- 🛠️ [Developer guide](./docs/README.md) - build, test, and contribute to the
ToolHive UI

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## Why ToolHive?

- **Instant deployment:** Start any MCP server with a simple graphical workflow.
- **Secure by default:** Every server runs in an isolated container with only
the permissions it needs. Secrets are managed securely, never in plaintext.
- **Works everywhere:** Runs on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- **Seamless integration:** ToolHive auto-configures popular clients like GitHub
Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and more.




ToolHive sources diagram

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## Getting started

To get started with ToolHive, download the latest release from
[the website](https://toolhive.dev/download.html) and follow the
[quickstart guide](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/tutorials/quickstart-ui).

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## How it works

Under the hood, ToolHive runs each MCP server in its own secure container and
exposes an HTTP/SSE proxy that MCP clients connect to.


ToolHive diagram

For more advanced use cases, ToolHive is also available as a command-line tool
which can be used standalone or side-by-side with the ToolHive UI and as a
Kubernetes Operator. Learn more in the
[ToolHive documentation](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/).

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## Privacy and Telemetry

ToolHive uses [Sentry](https://sentry.io/) for error tracking and performance
monitoring to help us identify and fix issues, improve stability, and enhance
the user experience. This telemetry is enabled by default but completely
optional.

### What data is collected?

- Error reports and crash logs
- Performance metrics
- Usage patterns

### How to opt out

You can easily disable telemetry at any time:

1. Open ToolHive
2. Go to **Settings** (gear icon in the top navigation)
3. Find the **Telemetry** section
4. Toggle off telemetry collection

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## Contributing

We welcome contributions and feedback from the community!

- 🐛 [Report issues](https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio/issues)
- 💬 [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/stacklok)
- 🤝 [Contributing guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
- 🛠️ [Developer guide](./docs/README.md)

If you have ideas, suggestions, or want to get involved, check out our
contributing guide or open an issue. Join us in making ToolHive even better!

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## License

This project is licensed under the [Apache 2.0 License](./LICENSE).

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