lunar
by TheLunarCompany·★ 444·Score 51
Lunar.dev is an API gateway for governance and security of AI agent workloads with MCP aggregation capabilities.
Overview
Lunar.dev provides an API mediation layer for managing third-party API consumption across applications and AI agents. It offers live API traffic visibility, AI-aware policy enforcement, advanced traffic shaping, and cost optimization. The platform consists of Lunar Proxy (core API gateway) and Lunar MCPX (zero-code aggregator for multiple MCP servers).
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When to choose this
Choose Lunar.dev when you need to govern and secure API access across multiple AI agents and applications, particularly when you require centralized monitoring and cost optimization of third-party API usage.
When NOT to choose this
Don't choose Lunar.dev if you're looking for a simple, lightweight MCP server or if you need an open-source solution for production use without paid tier requirements.
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Installation
Installation
Lunar consists of two main components:
- **Lunar Proxy** (core API gateway):
``bash git clone https://github.com/TheLunarCompany/lunar.git cd lunar/proxy npm install npm start ``
- **Lunar MCPX** (MCP aggregator):
``bash cd lunar/mcpx npm install npm start ``
For Claude Desktop, add to your config.json:
"mcpServers": {
"lunar": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["path/to/lunar/mcpx/index.js"]
}
}FAQ
- Is Lunar.dev free to use?
- Lunar.dev is open-source and free for non-production/personal use. Production environments require a license with advanced features and guided onboarding.
- How does Lunar MCPX work with existing MCP servers?
- Lunar MCPX acts as a zero-code aggregator, consolidating multiple MCP servers into a single gateway with unified API access, enhancing security and observability.
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