tsouth89/toolport
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Local-first MCP gateway. One port for every tool and every AI client: lazy discovery (~90% token savings), tool integrity + quarantine, secrets in the OS keychain.
MCP
tsouth89/toolport
Added 13 July 2026
Overview
tsouth89/toolport is a local-first MCP gateway that provides a single port for all tools and AI clients. It uses lazy discovery to reduce token consumption by about 90% and enforces tool integrity with quarantine, storing secrets in the OS keychain.
Best for
Best for
Developers who want a secure, token-efficient MCP gateway for local tool integration
Use cases
- Consolidating multiple MCP tools behind a single endpoint
- Reducing token usage during tool discovery and invocation
- Securing tool execution with quarantine and OS keychain secrets
How to use
Clients listed in this record (not verified here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, VS Code
Notes
88 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-07-12. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Lazy discovery cuts token usage by approximately 90%
- Tool integrity and quarantine improve safety
- Secrets are managed in the OS keychain rather than config files
Cons
- Small community (88 stars) may limit support and plugins
- Local-first design requires manual setup on each machine
- Rust implementation may be less accessible for non-Rust developers
Open-source & AI alternatives
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