mcp context forge
pipVerifiedA Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway & Registry. Serves as a central management point for tools, resources, and prompts that can be accessed by MCP-compatible LLM applications. Converts REST API endpoints to MCP, composes virtual MCP servers with added security and observability, and converts between protocols (stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP).
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Overview
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway & Registry. Serves as a central management point for tools, resources, and prompts that can be accessed by MCP-compatible LLM applications. Converts REST API endpoints to MCP, composes virtual MCP servers with added security and observability, and converts between protocols (stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP).
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-context-forge2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-mcp-context-forge-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-context-forge"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp context forge?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp context forge
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp context forge. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_CONTEXT_FORGE_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp context forge API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp context forge?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp context forge"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp context forge with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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