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# ToolHive - simplify and secure MCP servers
**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 a single command. No manual
setup, no security headaches, no runtime hassles.
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## Why ToolHive?
- **Instant deployment:** Start any MCP server with one click or command, using
Docker or Kubernetes.
- **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:** Use the UI and CLI for local development, or the
Kubernetes Operator for production and scale.
- **Seamless integration:** ToolHive auto-configures popular clients like GitHub
Copilot, Cursor, and more.
ToolHive is available as a GUI desktop app, CLI, and Kubernetes Operator.
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## Quick links
- 📚 [Documentation](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/)
- 🚀 Quickstart guides:
- [Desktop app](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/tutorials/quickstart-ui)
- [CLI](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/tutorials/quickstart-cli)
- [Kubernetes Operator](https://docs.stacklok.com/toolhive/tutorials/quickstart-k8s)
- 💬 [Discord](https://discord.gg/stacklok)
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## Contributing
We welcome contributions and feedback from the community!
- 🐛 [Report issues](https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive/issues)
- 💬 [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/stacklok)
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!
Contribute to the CLI, API, and Kubernetes Operator:
- 🤝 [Contributing guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
- 📖 [Developer guide](./docs/README.md)
Contribute to the desktop UI:
- 🖥️ [Desktop UI repository](https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio)
Contribute to the documentation:
- 📚 [Documentation repository](https://github.com/stacklok/docs-website)
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## License
This project is licensed under the [Apache 2.0 License](./LICENSE).
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