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mcpforge logo
mcpforge
★ 18
vs
mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gateway
★ 85

mcpforge vs mcp-gateway

mcpforge: MCPForge generates MCP servers from OpenAPI specs or documentation URLs. It goes beyond simple endpoint wrappers by using AI to curate endpoints and plan task-oriented workflow tools. The tool also verifies generated request compatibility and provides a registry for publishing and installing servers.; mcp-gateway: MCP Gateway sits between AI clients and tools, exposing 4 meta-tools for dynamic discovery. It supports unlimited backends via MCP protocols and REST APIs with YAML capabilities, saving up to 97% token overhead. Features include hot reload, circuit breakers, and a web dashboard.

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TL;DR

mcpforge logo
mcpforgeDev Tooling · ★ 18

Generate an MCP server from an OpenAPI spec

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mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gatewayDev Tooling · ★ 85

Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
mcpforge logomcpforge
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
Category
Dev Tooling
Dev Tooling
Stars
★ 18
★ 85
License
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MIT
Install Command
npx mcpforge add stripe
brew tap MikkoParkkola/tap && brew install mcp-gateway
Updated
5d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai, claude, mcp
ai, anthropic, claude
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Features

mcpforge logomcpforge
01Workflow planning
02AI endpoint curation
03Docs URL inference
04Breaking change detection
05Generated-server verification
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
01Unlimited tools with minimal tokens (97% savings)
02Any REST API to MCP tool via YAML or OpenAPI import
03Hot reload without losing AI session
04Production resilience (circuit breakers, retry, rate limiting)
05Web dashboard for live status and cost tracking
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Use Cases

mcpforge logomcpforge
↳Generate an MCP server from an OpenAPI spec
↳Browse and install community-curated MCP servers from the registry
↳Optimize and publish your own API as a well-described MCP server
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
↳Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit
↳Turn any REST API into an MCP tool without coding
↳Change MCP configuration without restarting AI session
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between mcpforge and mcp-gateway?
Both mcpforge and mcp-gateway are in the Dev Tooling category. mcpforge has 18 stars, while mcp-gateway has 85 stars.
Which is better, mcpforge or mcp-gateway?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcpforge if Generate an MCP server from an OpenAPI spec, and mcp-gateway if Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit.
Is mcpforge free or open source?
Yes, mcpforge is open source on GitHub.
Is mcp-gateway free or open source?
Yes, mcp-gateway is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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