mcp-desktop
by http4k·★ 40·Score 45
A robust Kotlin-based MCP desktop client supporting multiple transport protocols and authentication methods for connecting to MCP servers.
Overview
The http4k MCP Desktop Client is a sophisticated command-line application that acts as a proxy between desktop AI applications and MCP servers. It offers multiple transport options including HTTP streaming, SSE, WebSocket, and JSON-RPC, allowing flexible connections to various server implementations. The client supports multiple authentication methods such as API keys, bearer tokens, basic auth, and OAuth, making it versatile for different security requirements.
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When to choose this
Choose this when you need a robust desktop client connecting AI applications to MCP servers with multiple protocols and authentication options, especially for Cursor integration.
When NOT to choose this
Avoid if you need a commercial license for commercial use, as it uses the http4k Commercial License which requires payment for commercial applications.
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Installation
Installation
Via Homebrew:
brew tap http4k/tap
brew install http4k-mcp-desktopVia GitHub Releases: Download the latest release from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/http4k/http4k-mcp-desktop/releases).
Claude Desktop Configuration
Create a config.json file:
{
"command": "http4k-mcp-desktop",
"args": [
"--url",
"http://your-mcp-server:port/mcp",
"--transport",
"http-stream"
],
"env": {}
}FAQ
- I'm using Cursor but I get an error message when installing my MCP connection
- Cursor users should currently use HTTP Non-streaming mode (`--transport http-nonstream`)
- What authentication methods are supported?
- The client supports Basic Auth, Bearer Token, API Key, and OAuth via standard auto-discovery
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