Overview of mcp-proxy

Title

mcp-proxy - A versatile proxy tool for switching between server transports

How to Use

mcp-proxy offers two main modes of operation:

1. stdio to SSE: Allows clients like Claude Desktop to communicate with remote SSE servers
2. SSE to stdio: Enables remote connections to local stdio servers via SSE

The tool can be installed via multiple methods including Smithery, PyPI, GitHub repository, or as a container.

Key Features

• Bidirectional transport conversion between stdio and SSE protocols
• Flexible configuration options for both operation modes
• Support for custom headers and environment variables
• Containerized deployment option
• Cross-platform compatibility (Python-based)
• Comprehensive testing coverage (verified by codecov)
• MIT licensed open-source project

Use Cases

1. Enhancing Claude Desktop compatibility:

   • Allows Claude Desktop to connect to remote SSE servers that it wouldn't support natively
   • Provides configuration examples specifically for Claude Desktop integration

2. Remote access to local servers:

   • Exposes local stdio servers to remote clients via SSE interface
   • Useful for testing and development scenarios

3. Protocol conversion:

   • Acts as an adapter between different communication protocols
   • Enables interoperability between systems using different transport methods

4. Containerized deployments:

   • Supports Docker-based installations for easy deployment
   • Includes Docker Compose setup options

5. Development and testing:

   • Provides testing framework for verifying functionality
   • Supports various installation methods for different development scenarios