MCP Proxy MCP Server

A TypeScript streamable HTTP and SSE proxy for MCP servers that use stdio transport.

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What is the MCP Proxy MCP Server?

A TypeScript streamable HTTP and SSE proxy for MCP servers that use stdio transport.

What the server does

The mcp-proxy is a tool that lets you switch between server transports. There are two supported modes:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Proxy MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-proxy": {
      "command": "mcp-proxy",
      "args": [
        "http://example.io/sse"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_API_ACCESS_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
API_ACCESS_TOKENDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Proxy to Troubleshooting.”

Frequently asked questions

No, it works with any stdio-based MCP server without modifications. The proxy handles the protocol translation.