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Description

The Microsoft MCP Gateway serves as an open-source reverse proxy and management interface for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, facilitating scalable and session-aware routing along with lifecycle management and centralized oversight of MCP services, particularly within Kubernetes setups. Acting as a control plane, it adeptly directs requests from AI agents (MCP clients) to the corresponding backend MCP servers while maintaining session affinity, effectively managing multiple tools and endpoints through a singular gateway that prioritizes authorization and observability. Additionally, it empowers teams to deploy, update, and remove MCP servers and tools through RESTful APIs, enabling the registration of tool definitions and the management of these resources with security measures such as bearer tokens and role-based access control (RBAC). The architecture distinctly separates the management of the control plane, which includes CRUD operations on adapters, tools, and metadata, from the data plane's routing capabilities, which support streamable HTTP connections and dynamic tool routing, thus providing advanced features like session-aware stateful routing. This design not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters a more secure environment for managing AI services.

Description

Managed control planes empower platform teams to confidently manage and scale tens of thousands of resources. They provide unified oversight across various cloud service providers and cloud-native tools. By consolidating all cloud infrastructure into a single interface, organizations can streamline their operations, regardless of the cloud environment or tools in use. Upbound Spaces facilitates the implementation of managed control planes within an organization’s own infrastructure, ensuring compliance and safeguarding data privacy. Upbound is revolutionizing cloud computing by making control planes accessible to all. By utilizing custom APIs, cloud engineers can overcome challenges like configuration drift, an abundance of workspaces, and the frustration of developers. Ultimately, Upbound equips platform engineers with centralized governance, control, and stability while granting developers the autonomy of self-service, enhancing overall productivity and collaboration. This innovative approach not only simplifies management but also fosters a more efficient cloud ecosystem.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Kubernetes Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
AWS Marketplace No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Docker Yes 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Microsoft Entra ID Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Integrations

Kubernetes Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
AWS Marketplace Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Docker No 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Microsoft Entra ID No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

microsoft.github.io/mcp-gateway/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Upbound

Founded

2017

Country

United States

Website

www.upbound.io

Product Features

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

Alternatives

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