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mcp-gateway-registry
mcp-gateway-registry is an open-source ai agents project by agentic-community (agentic-community/mcp-gateway-registry on GitHub). It has 964 GitHub stars and 243 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 6 October 2026.
An enterprise MCP gateway: governed, auditable tool access for agents.
★ 964 stars⑂ 243 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- agentic-community/mcp-gateway-registry
- GitHub stars
- 964
- Forks
- 243
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 6 October 2026
- Category
- AI Agents
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Pick a use case
Choose one concrete task — narrow beats ambitious for a first run.
- Clone and explore
Fetch the source and skim the docs folder.
- Configure credentials
Set the environment variables or keys the project needs.
- Launch your first run
Execute the example workflow and watch what happens.
// features
Why people love it
Centralized registry
One catalog for every MCP server.
OAuth security
Authenticated tool access by default.
Dynamic discovery
Agents find tools without hardcoding.
Keycloak/Entra SSO
Enterprise identity, integrated.
Audit trails
Know who used what, when.
Unified agent access
One front door for agents and assistants.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/agentic-community/mcp-gateway-registry.git cd mcp-gateway-registry - Step 2 — Create a venv and install
Isolate dependencies, then install requirements.
python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt - Step 3 — Run it
Launch using the entry point shown in the README.
python -m mcp_gateway_registry # check README for the exact command
// use cases
What you can build
- Govern MCP tool access org-wide.
- Give coding assistants approved tools.
- Audit agent tool usage.
- Centralize MCP server management.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains mcp-gateway-registry?
It is an open-source project at agentic-community/mcp-gateway-registry with 243 forks. Check the contributors tab and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.
Is mcp-gateway-registry free to use?
Yes — Apache 2.0 allows commercial use and modification. Keep the license and notice files, and note it includes a patent grant.
Why a gateway for MCP?
MCP servers multiply fast; a gateway centralizes discovery, auth, and audit so tool access stays governed.
Which identity providers?
Keycloak and Entra ID are named; the docs cover the full list.
How do I get started?
Clone the repo and follow the README quickstart — the docs at https://agentic-community.github.io/mcp-gateway-registry/ walk through setup.
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