What is the key difference between Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate?

Mcp Gateway belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Aimcpgate belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Gateway or Aimcpgate in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate free or paid?

Mcp Gateway operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Aimcpgate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Gateway lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Aimcpgate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Mcp Gateway or Aimcpgate in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp Gateway is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Aimcpgate operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-gateway-2 and aimcpgate as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Mcp Gateway has a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Aimcpgate holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Gateway vs Aimcpgate

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Gateway and Aimcpgate MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mcp Gateway

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Aimcpgate

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Gateway if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Aimcpgate if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp Gateway when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Gateway Details

Choose Aimcpgate when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Aimcpgate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Gateway Cloud Platforms	A Aimcpgate Cloud Platforms
Summary	AuthzX MCP Gateway — policy-enforcing proxy between AI agents and MCP servers	MCP gateway/proxy: multiplexes tool calls across upstream MCP servers into one catalog.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Gateway Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Aimcpgate Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mcp Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gateway-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-gateway-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Aimcpgate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aimcpgate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aimcpgate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp Gateway is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Aimcpgate belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp Gateway when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Aimcpgate when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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