mcp-context-forge

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The mcp-context-forge is a strong gateway and registry for managing tools and resources for MCP-compatible LLM applications. It enhances security and observability while converting REST APIs to MCP, making it essential for developers in AI integration.

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Intermediate15 minutes to implementdevelopment

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Quick InstallView Source

claude install IBM/mcp-context-forge

Works with:

ChatGPTGitHub Copilot

Overview

About This Skill

https://github.com/IBM/mcp-context-forge

How to Use

["1. **Identify the API**: Determine the REST API you want to integrate into your MCP-compatible LLM application. Make sure you have the API endpoint, authentication details, and a description of the API's functionality.","2. **Register the API**: Use the mcp-context-forge to register the API. This involves providing the API endpoint, authentication details, and a description of the API's functionality.","3. **Convert to MCP**: Use the mcp-context-forge to convert the REST API to MCP. This involves mapping the REST endpoints to MCP actions and ensuring that the API's security and observability requirements are met.","4. **Implement in Your Application**: Once the API is registered and converted, you can use it in your LLM application. The mcp-context-forge will handle the communication between your application and the API, ensuring that the data is secure and observable.","5. **Design Interactive Animations with Rive**: Use Rive to design interactive animations that can be triggered by the API. For example, you could create an animation that changes based on the current weather conditions. Rive's real-time collaboration and powerful animation tools make it easy to create and share animations with your team."]

Use Cases

Integrating multiple AI tools into a cohesive platform for streamlined operations.

Enhancing security protocols for LLM applications to protect sensitive data.

Facilitating seamless protocol conversion for enhanced API interactions.

Creating virtual MCP servers to improve resource management and scalability.

Best For

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Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Terminal

claude install IBM/mcp-context-forge

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/IBM/mcp-context-forge

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I need to integrate a REST API into my MCP-compatible LLM application using the mcp-context-forge. The API is [API_NAME] and it provides [API_FUNCTIONALITY]. Please guide me through the steps to convert this API to MCP, ensuring enhanced security and observability. Also, suggest how I can use Rive to design interactive animations that can be triggered by this API.

Example Output

To integrate the [WeatherAPI] into your MCP-compatible LLM application using the mcp-context-forge, follow these steps:

1. **Register the API**: First, register the [WeatherAPI] in the mcp-context-forge registry. This involves providing the API endpoint, authentication details, and a description of the API's functionality.

2. **Convert to MCP**: Use the mcp-context-forge to convert the REST API to MCP. This involves mapping the REST endpoints to MCP actions and ensuring that the API's security and observability requirements are met.

3. **Implement in Your Application**: Once the API is registered and converted, you can use it in your LLM application. The mcp-context-forge will handle the communication between your application and the API, ensuring that the data is secure and observable.

4. **Design Interactive Animations with Rive**: Use Rive to design interactive animations that can be triggered by the [WeatherAPI]. For example, you could create an animation that changes based on the current weather conditions. Rive's real-time collaboration and powerful animation tools make it easy to create and share animations with your team.