toolhive-studio

by stacklokVerified

ToolHive is an application that allows you to install, manage and run MCP servers and connect them to AI agents

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Installation

Add to your Claude Code skills directory:

# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio

Getting Started

Guides for using skills like toolhive-studio.

Security Report

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  "status": "PASSED",
  "issues": []
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README.md

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Release Build status Coverage Status License: Apache 2.0 Discord

ToolHive Desktop UI

Run any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server — securely, instantly, anywhere.

ToolHive is the easiest way to discover, deploy, and manage MCP servers. Launch any MCP server in a locked-down container with just a few clicks. No manual setup, no security headaches, no runtime hassles.

ToolHive screenshot

Quick links

  • 🚀 Quickstart - install ToolHive and run your first MCP server
  • 📚 Documentation - learn more about ToolHive's features
  • 💬 Discord community - connect with the ToolHive community, ask questions, and share your experiences
  • 🛠️ Developer guide - build, test, and contribute to the ToolHive UI

Why ToolHive?

  • Instant deployment: Start any MCP server with a simple graphical workflow.
  • Secure by default: Every server runs in an isolated container with only the permissions it needs. Secrets are managed securely, never in plaintext.
  • Works everywhere: Runs on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Seamless integration: ToolHive auto-configures popular clients like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and more.

ToolHive sources diagram

Getting started

To get started with ToolHive, download the latest release from the website and follow the quickstart guide.


How it works

Under the hood, ToolHive runs each MCP server in its own secure container and exposes an HTTP/SSE proxy that MCP clients connect to.

ToolHive diagram

For more advanced use cases, ToolHive is also available as a command-line tool which can be used standalone or side-by-side with the ToolHive UI and as a Kubernetes Operator. Learn more in the ToolHive documentation.


Privacy and telemetry

ToolHive uses Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring to help us identify and fix issues, improve stability, and enhance the user experience. This telemetry is enabled by default but completely optional.

What data is collected?

  • Error reports and crash logs
  • Performance metrics
  • Usage patterns

How to opt out

You can easily disable telemetry at any time:

  1. Open ToolHive
  2. Go to Settings (gear icon in the top navigation)
  3. Find the Telemetry section
  4. Toggle off telemetry collection

Contributing

We welcome contributions and feedback from the community!

If you have ideas, suggestions, or want to get involved, check out our contributing guide or open an issue. Join us in making ToolHive even better!

ToolHive mascot

License

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is toolhive-studio?

toolhive-studio is an open-source ai agents skill for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT, built by stacklok. ToolHive is an application that allows you to install, manage and run MCP servers and connect them to AI agents. It has 163 GitHub stars.

Is toolhive-studio safe to use?

Yes. toolhive-studio passed SkillsLLM's automated security scan — a dependency vulnerability audit plus prompt-injection heuristics — with no high-severity issues. You can read the full report in the Security Report section on this page.

How do I install toolhive-studio?

Clone the repository with "git clone https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio" and add it to your Claude Code skills directory (see the Installation section above).

What programming language is toolhive-studio written in?

toolhive-studio is primarily written in TypeScript. It is open-source under stacklok on GitHub, so you can review or fork the full source.

Are there alternatives to toolhive-studio?

Yes. SkillsLLM lists many other AI Agents skills you can browse and compare side by side. Open the AI Agents category from the badge at the top of this page, or use the Related Skills and comparison links further down to weigh toolhive-studio against similar tools.

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