ToolHive is an open-source platform from Stacklok that runs Model Context Protocol servers in containers, adding isolation, policy controls, and provenance checks for AI tool access. It includes a runtime, registry, gateway, and portal, with support for self-hosting under Apache 2.0 and a cloud UI that has been retired. #ToolHive #Stacklok #ModelContextProtocol #Apache2.0 #Kubernetes
Keypoints
- ToolHive runs MCP servers inside isolated containers.
- It applies permissions, network filtering, and secrets management.
- The Registry Server signs servers and verifies provenance.
- The Gateway provides single sign-on, traces, and metrics.
- The cloud UI is retired, so use the desktop app and CLI.
Read More: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/07/toolhive-open-source-mcp-server-security/