| name | Use MCP Context Forge as an MCP gateway and registry |
| slug | use-mcp-context-forge-as-an-mcp-gateway-and-registry |
| description | Put a governed gateway in front of MCP, A2A, REST, and gRPC tools so agent calls can be discovered, routed, observed, and controlled. |
| github_stars | 3812 |
| verification | security_reviewed |
| source | https://github.com/IBM/mcp-context-forge |
| author | IBM |
| publisher_type | organization |
| category | Integrations & Connectors |
| framework | MCP |
| tool_ecosystem | {"github_repo":"IBM/mcp-context-forge","github_stars":3812} |
Use MCP Context Forge as an MCP gateway and registry
Put a governed gateway in front of MCP, A2A, REST, and gRPC tools so agent calls can be discovered, routed, observed, and controlled.
Prerequisites
Python 3.11+, Docker optional, MCP-compatible clients, optional PostgreSQL or Redis for production-style deployment
Installation
Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- pip install --upgrade pip
- pip install mcp-contextforge-gateway
- uv venv
- uv pip install mcp-contextforge-gateway
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
Documentation
Source