MCP Router
A free, open-source desktop app (Windows & Mac) for managing local and remote MCP servers with a GUI, access control, request logs, and a built-in AI agent optimized for long-context tool calls.
View on GitHub →- GUI server management, Projects & Workspaces, Access control, Request logs, Long-context AI agent, Local data only, Windows & Mac, Connect any MCP registry
What is MCP Router?
MCP Router is a free and open-source desktop application for Windows and macOS that simplifies the management of Model Context Protocol servers. Rather than hand-editing JSON config files and restarting clients every time you add or change a server, MCP Router provides a graphical interface that lets you manage all your MCP servers from one place — with proper access control, request logging, and a built-in AI agent.
The project was developed over three months and open-sourced on GitHub. It was built specifically because, while many SaaS-style MCP managers exist, the team believed a free, community-driven solution should exist for developers who don’t want to pay for basic server management.
Core capabilities
- Visual server management — add, remove, start, stop, and toggle individual MCP servers and tools from a GUI dashboard, no JSON editing required
- Projects & Workspaces — organize servers into logical groups for different workflows or client projects
- Local & remote servers — supports both local stdio-based servers and remote HTTP/SSE servers
- Connect any registry — pull servers from npm, PyPI, or any custom MCP server registry
- Access control & logs — set per-client permissions and view a full request/response audit log
- Local data only — all configurations, API keys, and logs are stored on your device and never transmitted externally
Built-in AI Agent
MCP Router includes an AI agent feature that is purpose-built for MCP tool use. Its key advantage over generic agents is long-context support — it is specifically optimized for tool calls that require large amounts of context, which standard agents often fail on. You can create custom agents for any combination of MCP servers and share them with teammates.
Integrations
MCP Router integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, VS Code, and any other MCP-compatible client. Connecting is done via the MCP Router CLI:
npx -y @mcp_router/cli connectPrivacy & security
- All data is stored locally — request logs, configs, and server data stay on your device
- API keys and auth credentials are stored locally and never transmitted externally
- Source code is fully auditable on GitHub
- Community-driven security audits are welcomed
