mcp-front

🥈Silver

Auth proxy for Model Context Protocol servers. Adds authentication to MCP tools like Claude.ai, Claude Code, Cursor, and Gemini. Benefits operations teams by securing access to AI agents and workflows. Integrates with existing MCP infrastructure.

3520Updated 1mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~60 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/stainless-api/mcp-front.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/stainless-api/mcp-front

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

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

Act as an authentication proxy for our Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Implement secure access control for our tools like [TOOL_NAME], [TOOL_NAME], and [TOOL_NAME]. Ensure integration with our existing MCP infrastructure. Provide a step-by-step guide to set up and configure the proxy for our operations team.

Example Output

# Authentication Proxy Setup for MCP Servers

## Overview
This guide outlines the setup and configuration of an authentication proxy for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to secure access to tools like Claude.ai, Claude Code, Cursor, and Gemini.

## Prerequisites
- Existing MCP infrastructure
- Administrative access to MCP tools
- Basic knowledge of network security and authentication protocols

## Step-by-Step Setup
1. **Install the Proxy Software**: Download and install the MCP Front proxy software on your server.
2. **Configure Authentication**: Set up authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0 or SAML 2.0 in the proxy settings.
3. **Integrate with MCP Tools**: Connect the proxy to your MCP tools by updating the configuration files with the proxy server details.
4. **Test the Setup**: Verify the authentication process by logging into each MCP tool through the proxy.
5. **Monitor and Maintain**: Regularly monitor the proxy logs and update the authentication protocols as needed.

## Troubleshooting
- **Issue**: Authentication fails for a specific tool.
  - **Solution**: Check the tool's configuration file for correct proxy server details.
- **Issue**: Proxy server crashes.
  - **Solution**: Review the server logs for errors and restart the proxy service.