toolport

What it does

Toolport is a local-first gateway for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that centralizes tool discovery and management. It acts as a single entry point for all tools and AI clients, enabling lazy discovery to minimize token usage by approximately 90%. The tool provides built-in security features including tool integrity verification, quarantine capabilities for suspicious tools, and secure secret management through OS keychain integration.

How to set up

Toolport is built with Rust and Tauri, available as a desktop application. Users can clone the GitHub repository and build from source, or download pre-compiled binaries. Configuration involves pointing your AI client (Claude, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible tools) to the local port where toolport is running. Secrets are automatically stored securely in your operating system's native keychain.

Key features

• One port for every tool and AI client integration
• Lazy discovery mechanism reducing token usage by ~90%
• Tool integrity verification and quarantine system
• OS keychain integration for secure secrets management
• Support for multiple AI clients and MCP servers
• Local-first architecture ensuring privacy and performance