MCP Router

by mcp-router

2.1k stars

691 downloads

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About

A Windows and MacOS app to manage local and remote MCP servers from a single interface with secure access control and logging.

Details

Author: mcp-router
GitHub stars: 2,080
Downloads: 691
Categories: Productivity, Automation, Security, Developer Tools, Other, AI

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name MCP Router

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Download the app from the releases page. After setup, connect using the CLI: set MCPR_TOKEN (issued when adding a custom app) and run npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect (optionally with --project <project-name>).

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp router": {
            "mcp-router": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@mcp_router/cli",
                    "connect"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-router": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "-y",
            "@mcp_router/cli",
            "connect"
        ]
    }
}

<h1 align="center">MCP Router</h1> <h3 align="center">A Unified MCP Server Management App</h3> <div align="center"> [![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/mcp-router/mcp-router?style=flat&logo=github&label=Star)](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router) [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Us-7289DA?style=flat&logo=discord)](https://discord.com/invite/dwG9jPrhxB) [![X](https://img.shields.io/badge/X(Twitter)-@mcp__router-1DA1F2?style=flat&logo=x)](https://x.com/mcp_router) [English | [日本語](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/blob/main/README_ja.md) | [中文](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/blob/main/README_zh.md)] </div> ## 🎯 Overview **MCP Router** is a desktop application for simplifies the management of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. ### ✨ Key Features - 🌐 **Universal** — Connect to any MCP server - Remote or local servers - Supports DXT, JSON, Manual - 🖥️ **Cross-platform** — Windows and macOS - 🗂 **Context Management** — Keep growing MCP server contexts organized - Group MCP servers into Projects - Manage modes with Workspaces (like browser profiles) - Toggle tools on/off per server ## 🔒 Privacy & Security ### Your Data Stays Local - ✅ **All data is stored locally** - Request logs, configurations, and server data remain on your device - ✅ **Credentials are secure** - API keys and authentication credentials are stored locally and never transmitted externally - ✅ **Complete control** - You have full control over your MCP server connections and data ### Transparency - 🔍 **Auditable** - The desktop application source code is publicly available on GitHub - 🛡️ **Verifiable privacy** - You can verify that your data stays local by examining the application code - 🤝 **Community-driven** - Security improvements and audits are welcomed from the [community](https://discord.com/invite/dwG9jPrhxB) ## 📥 Installation Download from our [releases page](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/releases). After setting up MCP Router, you can connect to MCP Router using the CLI: ```bash # Set your MCP Router token (Issued when adding a custom app) export MCPR_TOKEN="mcpr_your_token" # To connect to MCP Router, run: npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect # If you want to use project, run: npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect --project <project-name> ``` ## 🚀 Features ### 📊 Centralized Server Management Easily toggle MCP servers on/off, enable/disable individual tools, and organize servers into Projects and Workspaces — all from a single dashboard <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/toggle.png" alt="Server Management" width="600"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/tool-toggle.png" alt="Toggle Tool" width="600"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/project-management.png" alt="Project Management" width="600"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/workspace.png" alt="Workspace Management" width="600"> ### 🌐 Universal Connectivity Add and connect to any MCP server with support for both local and remote servers <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/add-mcp-manual.png" alt="Universal Connectivity" width="600"> ### 🔗 One-Click Integration Seamlessly connect with popular AI tools like Claude, Cline, Windsurf, Cursor, or your custom client <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/token.png" alt="One-Click Integration" width="600"> ### 📈 Comprehensive Logging & Analytics Monitor and display detailed request logs <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/stats.png" alt="Logs and Statistics" width="600"> ## 🤝 Community Join our community to get help, share ideas, and stay updated: - 💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/dwG9jPrhxB) - 🐦 [Follow us on X (Twitter)](https://x.com/mcp_router) - ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router) [![Star History Chart](https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=mcp-router/mcp-router&type=date&legend=top-left)](https://www.star-history.com/#mcp-router/mcp-router&type=date&legend=top-left) ## 📝 License This project is licensed under the Sustainable Use License - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details.

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