MCP Toolbox
About
A stdio mcp server to connect to Tollbit's dynamic toolbox
Details
- License
- MIT
Explore
- Stdio MCP bridge that proxies tools/list and tools/call to Tollbit's dynamic server.
- Claude-safe tool names: Sanitizes tool names to alphanumeric/underscore for compatibility.
- Streaming HTTP transport with API key auth.
- Keep-alive and graceful shutdown for reliability.
- macOS installer for Claude Desktop configuration.
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 ToolboxCommand (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
From the repository
No install required to run:
npx @tollbit/mcp-toolbox --api-key <your_api_key>
- TB_MCP_HOST (optional): Base URL for the dynamic MCP server. Default: https://mcp.tollbit.dev/
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp toolbox": {
"mcp-toolbox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@tollbit/mcp-toolbox",
"--api-key",
"<your_api_key>"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"mcp-toolbox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@tollbit/mcp-toolbox",
"--api-key",
"<your_api_key>"
]
}
}
A stdio Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges Tollbit's Dynamic Toolbox to stdio-based MCP clients.
Why Use This?
- Plug-and-play for MCP clients: Works out-of-the-box with clients that expect stdio MCP servers (e.g., Claude Desktop). - Dynamic tools from the cloud: Tools are fetched and executed via Tollbit’s backend; nothing to install locally. - Simple and secure: Authenticate with an API key and optionally target a specific toolbox with--toolbox-id.
Installation
No install required to run:npx @tollbit/mcp-toolbox --api-key <your_api_key>
Quick Start
- Run the bridge locally (any MCP stdio client):npx @tollbit/mcp-toolbox --api-key <your_api_key> [--toolbox-id <id>]
Optional host override:
TB_MCP_HOST=https://mcp.tollbit.dev/ npx @tollbit/mcp-toolbox --api-key <your_api_key>
- Claude Desktop (macOS) one-liner:
npx -y @tollbit/mcp-toolbox install_claude --api-key <your_api_key> [--toolbox-id <id>]
This adds @tollbit/mcp-toolbox to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json with your API key.
Key Features
- Stdio MCP bridge that proxiestools/list and tools/call to Tollbit's dynamic server.
- Claude-safe tool names: Sanitizes tool names to alphanumeric/underscore for compatibility.
- Streaming HTTP transport with API key auth.
- Keep-alive and graceful shutdown for reliability.
- macOS installer for Claude Desktop configuration.
CLI Options
---api-key (required): Your Tollbit API key (get it from the developer portal).
- --toolbox-id (optional): ID of the toolbox to use. Defaults to mcp.
Environment Variables
-TB_MCP_HOST (optional): Base URL for the dynamic MCP server. Default: https://mcp.tollbit.dev/
Documentation
- Full Documentation: https://docs.tollbit.dev/quickstart/applications - API Reference: See the Model Context Protocol specification and the code insrc/.
- Examples: Quickstart commands above; more examples in the docs.
Common Use Cases
- Claude Desktop integration: Quickly add a dynamic MCP server using theinstall_claude script.
- Custom MCP client bridge: Use as a stdio server process to access Tollbit-hosted tools.
- Multi-toolbox workflows: Switch contexts with --toolbox-id to test or target different tool sets.
Requirements
- Node.js: 18+ recommended (ESM, top-levelimport support).
- macOS: Required only for the install_claude helper script.
- Tollbit API key: Obtain from the developer portal at https://hack.tollb.it/
- Network access to TB_MCP_HOST (default https://mcp.tollbit.dev/).
Support
- Community: Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZB4mEKDRm4 - Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub Issues: https://github.com/tollbit/mcp-toolbox/issues - Discussions: Ask questions or share ideas: https://github.com/tollbit/mcp-toolbox/discussionsLicense
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