Mcpbox FAQs

Question 1

What is Mcpbox and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Mcpbox is a lightweight gateway that exposes local stdio-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers via Streamable HTTP. This enables AI agents, such as Claude, to connect to and interact with your local MCP servers remotely from anywhere.

Question 2

What kind of local servers can Mcpbox expose?

Accepted Answer

Mcpbox is designed to expose local stdio-based MCP servers. It can aggregate multiple such servers behind a single HTTP endpoint, making them accessible to remote AI agents.

Question 3

How does Mcpbox ensure secure access for AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Mcpbox offers robust authentication options including API Key authentication and OAuth. It also supports persistent storage for authentication data using SQLite, ensuring secure and managed access to your exposed tools and resources.

Question 4

Can I expose multiple local MCP servers through a single Mcpbox instance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mcpbox is capable of aggregating multiple local stdio-based MCP servers behind a single HTTP endpoint. It automatically namespaces these server endpoints using a `servername__` prefix to prevent collisions.

Question 5

How do AI agents like Claude connect to Mcpbox?

Accepted Answer

AI agents can connect to Mcpbox via its exposed HTTP URL. For Claude, this involves using the 'Connectors' feature in Claude Web & Mobile, or the `claude mcp add` command for Claude Code, often requiring `dynamic_registration: true` in your Mcpbox configuration for seamless setup.

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