toolhive — MCP Server by stacklok

by stacklok · MCP Server · ★ 1.8k

Last updated: · Indexed by AgentSkillsHub · Auto-synced every 8h

About toolhive

[![Release][release-img]][release] [![Build status][ci-img]][ci] [![Coverage Status][coveralls-img]][coveralls] [![License: Apache 2.0][license-img]][license] [![Star on GitHub][stars-img]][stars] [![Discord][discord-img]][discord] ToolHive - simplify and secure MCP servers Run any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server: securely, instantly, anywhere. ToolHive includes everything you need to use MCP servers in production. Rather than build or combine components yourself, use ToolHive's Registry Server, Runtime, Gateway, and Portal to get up and running quickly and safely. ToolHive keeps you in control of your MCP estate. Integrate with popular clients in seconds and deploy pre-vetted MCP servers in locked-down containers with a single click or command. ToolHive is available as a desktop app, web app, CLI, and Kubernetes operator. Why ToolHive? Instant deployment: Start any MCP server with one click or command, using Docker or Kubernetes. Secure by default: Every server runs in an isolat

aiai-securityaicodeassistantgolangkubernetesmcpmcp-securitymcp-serversmcp-toolsmodel-context-protocol

Quick Facts

Stars1,772
Forks213
LanguageGo
CategoryMCP Server
LicenseApache-2.0
Quality Score43.762/100
Open Issues291
Last Updated2026-05-05
Created2025-03-12
Platformsgo, k8s, mcp
Est. Tokens~7589k

Compatible Skills

These tools work well together with toolhive for enhanced workflows:

  • reconmap — semantic(0.22)+complementary+rare_topics+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (57%)
  • k8s-operator — semantic(0.22)+complementary+rare_topics+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (57%)
  • kubernetes-mcp-server — semantic(0.35)+rare_topics+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (52%)
  • quickstart-resources — semantic(0.15)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (50%)
  • mcp-for-security — semantic(0.49)+rare_topics+similar_pop+shared_platform (46%)

toolhive alternative? Top 6 similar tools

Looking for a toolhive alternative? If you're comparing toolhive with other mcp server tools, these 6 projects are the closest alternatives on Agent Skills Hub — ranked by topic overlap, star count, and community traction.

  • arcade-mcp by ArcadeAI · ⭐ 880

    MCP Server Framework and Tool Development library for building custom capabilities into agents.

  • ThinkWatch by ThinkWatchProject · ⭐ 649

    Enterprise AI bastion host for secure AI API and MCP access, with unified proxying, RBAC, audit logs, rate lim

  • mcp-context-forge by IBM · ⭐ 3.7k

    An AI Gateway, registry, and proxy that sits in front of any MCP, A2A, or REST/gRPC APIs, exposing a unified e

  • archestra by archestra-ai · ⭐ 3.6k

    Enterprise AI Platform with guardrails, MCP registry, gateway & orchestrator

  • nono by always-further · ⭐ 2.2k

    nono - a capability-based, multiplexing sandbox tool, built for developers - lift'n'shift seamless path to pro

  • metamcp by metatool-ai · ⭐ 2.1k

    MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator, Middleware, Gateway in one docker

More MCP Server Tools

Explore other popular mcp server tools:

View all MCP Server tools →

Popular Go Agent Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is toolhive?

toolhive is ToolHive is an enterprise-grade platform for running and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.. It is categorized as a MCP Server with 1.8k GitHub stars.

What programming language is toolhive written in?

toolhive is primarily written in Go. It covers topics such as ai, ai-security, aicodeassistant.

How do I install or use toolhive?

You can find installation instructions and usage details in the toolhive GitHub repository at github.com/stacklok/toolhive. The project has 1.8k stars and 213 forks, indicating an active community.

What license does toolhive use?

toolhive is released under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use and modify according to the license terms.

What are the best alternatives to toolhive?

The top alternatives to toolhive on Agent Skills Hub include arcade-mcp, ThinkWatch, mcp-context-forge. Each offers a different approach to the same problem space — compare them side-by-side by stars, quality score, and community activity.

View on GitHub → Browse MCP Server tools