---
title: "mcp-router"
type: "tool"
slug: "mcp-router-mcp-router"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/tools/mcp-router-mcp-router"
github_url: "https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router"
homepage_url: "https://mcp-router.net"
stars: 2080
forks: 168
primary_language: "TypeScript"
license: "Other"
categories: ["developer-tools"]
tags: ["llmops", "mcp-server", "llm", "mcp-tools", "mcp-client", "mcp-router", "mcp-manager", "mcp"]
updated_at: "2026-07-07T18:45:29.706397+00:00"
---

# mcp-router

> MCP Router - A Unified MCP Server Management App

A desktop application for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, offering features like universal server connection, context management, and privacy-focused data handling. Supports Windows and macOS.

## Facts

- Repository: https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router
- Homepage: https://mcp-router.net
- Stars: 2,080 · Forks: 168 · Open issues: 34 · Watchers: 14
- Primary language: TypeScript
- License: Other
- Last pushed: 2026-06-27T05:13:21+00:00

## Categories

- [Developer Tools](/categories/developer-tools.md)

## Tags

llmops, mcp-server, llm, mcp-tools, mcp-client, mcp-router, mcp-manager, mcp

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## README (excerpt)

```text
<h1 align="center">MCP Router</h1>
<h3 align="center">A Unified MCP Server Management App</h3>

<div align="center">



[-@mcp__router-1DA1F2?style=flat&logo=x)](https://x.com/mcp_router)

[English | [日本語](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/blob/main/README_ja.md) | [中文](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/blob/main/README_zh.md)]

</div>

## 🎯 Overview

**MCP Router** is a desktop application for simplifies the management of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

### ✨ Key Features

- 🌐 **Universal** — Connect to any MCP server
  - Remote or local servers
  - Supports DXT, JSON, Manual
- 🖥️ **Cross-platform** — Windows and macOS
- 🗂 **Context Management** — Keep growing MCP server contexts organized
  - Group MCP servers into Projects
  - Manage modes with Workspaces (like browser profiles)
  - Toggle tools on/off per server

## 🔒 Privacy & Security

### Your Data Stays Local
- ✅ **All data is stored locally** - Request logs, configurations, and server data remain on your device
- ✅ **Credentials are secure** - API keys and authentication credentials are stored locally and never transmitted externally
- ✅ **Complete control** - You have full control over your MCP server connections and data

### Transparency
- 🔍 **Auditable** - The desktop application source code is publicly available on GitHub
- 🛡️ **Verifiable privacy** - You can verify that your data stays local by examining the application code
- 🤝 **Community-driven** - Security improvements and audits are welcomed from the [community](https://discord.com/invite/dwG9jPrhxB)


## 📥 Installation

Download from our [releases page](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/releases).

After setting up MCP Router, you can connect to MCP Router using the CLI:
```bash
# Set your MCP Router token (Issued when adding a custom app)
export MCPR_TOKEN="mcpr_your_token"
# To connect to MCP Router, run:
npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect

# If you want to use project, run:
npx -y @mcp_router/cli connect --project <project-name>
```

## 🚀 Features

### 📊 Centralized Server Management
Easily toggle MCP servers on/off, enable/disable individual tools, and organize servers into Projects and Workspaces — all from a single dashboard

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/toggle.png" alt="Server Management" width="600">

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/tool-toggle.png" alt="Toggle Tool" width="600">

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/project-management.png" alt="Project Management" width="600">

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/workspace.png" alt="Workspace Management" width="600">


### 🌐 Universal Connectivity
Add and connect to any MCP server with support for both local and remote servers

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/add-mcp-manual.png" alt="Universal Connectivity" width="600">

### 🔗 One-Click Integration
Seamlessly connect with popular AI tools like Claude, Cline, Windsurf, Cursor, or your custom client

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/token.png" alt="One-Click Integration" width="600">

### 📈 Comprehensive Logging & Analytics
Monitor and display detailed request logs

<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mcp-router/mcp-router/main/public/images/readme/stats.png" alt="Logs and Statistics" width="600">


## 🤝 Community

Join our community to get help, share ideas, and stay updated:

- 💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/dwG9jPrhxB)
- 🐦 [Follow us on X (Twitter)](https://x.com/mcp_router)
- ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/mcp-router/mcp-router)



## 📝 License

This project is licensed under the Sustainable Use License - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details.
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---

**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/tools/mcp-router-mcp-router`](/api/graphcanon/tools/mcp-router-mcp-router)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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