Gatekeeper MCP Server

Run MCP tool calls through Runestone Gatekeeper — policy enforcement, human approval, audit.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Gatekeeper MCP Server?

Run MCP tool calls through Runestone Gatekeeper — policy enforcement, human approval, audit.

What you get

A policy-based gatekeeper service that sits between AI agents and real-world tools (shell, HTTP, filesystem), enforcing approvals, denials, USD budgets, and audit logging.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
memory.upsertCreate/update entities (people, projects, concepts)
memory.linkCreate relationships between entities
memory.unlinkRemove relationships between entities
memory.queryQuery entities (with full-text search) and traverse relationships
memory.episodeLog decisions, events, and observations
memory.evidenceAttach evidence/provenance to entities or episodes

How to install the Gatekeeper MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gatekeeper": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@runestone-labs/gatekeeper-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GATEKEEPER_URL": "http://127.0.0.1:3847",
        "GATEKEEPER_ROLE": "agent"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
GATEKEEPER_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
GATEKEEPER_ROLEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
GATEKEEPER_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
APPROVAL_PROVIDERConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
AUDIT_SINKConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
POLICY_SOURCEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
SLACK_WEBHOOK_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
GATEKEEPER_PORTConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Gatekeeper to memory.upsert.”
  • “Use Gatekeeper to memory.link.”
  • “Use Gatekeeper to memory.unlink.”

Frequently asked questions

Run MCP tool calls through Runestone Gatekeeper — policy enforcement, human approval, audit. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.