Toolport is a free, open-source local Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway designed to simplify how developers manage tools across multiple AI agents. Created by cybersecurity veteran and solo builder Tyler, Toolport allows you to set up each MCP server just once, enabling seamless sharing across Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, and over 29 other supported AI agents.

By default, managing multiple tools often means dumping extensive tool definitions directly into context, wasting valuable token space. Toolport solves this by exposing only a few meta-tools that your agent can search on demand. According to benchmarked tests, this approach delivers up to 91% fewer tokens used while maintaining the exact same task success rate.

Security is a core focus of Toolport. Instead of storing sensitive information in client configs, your secrets live safely in your OS keychain. Additionally, Toolport actively flags potential rug-pulls and tool poisoning attempts, while allowing you to set destructive calls to wait for your manual approval.

Pros of Toolport

Set up MCP servers once and share them across 30+ AI agents including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.
Achieves up to 91% fewer tokens used by exposing on-demand meta-tools instead of dumping definitions into context.
Enhanced security with secrets stored in your OS keychain rather than client configuration files.
Built-in protection against rug-pulls and tool poisoning, with approval gates for destructive calls.

Cons of Toolport

Requires local setup and configuration as a gateway.
Compatibility depends on the supported AI agents and MCP server implementations.
Security relies heavily on proper OS keychain configuration and user oversight for destructive calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toolport?

Toolport is a free, open-source local MCP (Model Context Protocol) gateway that lets you set up each server once so it can be shared across multiple AI agents like Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and Codex.

How does Toolport reduce token usage?

Instead of dumping every tool definition into the context window, Toolport exposes a few meta-tools that your AI agent can search on demand, resulting in up to 91% fewer tokens used at the same task success rate.

How does Toolport handle security and secrets?

Toolport keeps your secrets secure by storing them directly in your OS keychain rather than in client configuration files. It also flags tool poisoning and rug-pulls, and can pause destructive calls until you give approval.