Portkey MCP Server
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Portkey MCP Server

Portkey's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for connecting AI tools and services. Supports Docker, binary, and source code installation, provides SSE and stdio transport modes, and can be integrated with Cursor IDE and Claude Desktop.
2 points
9.9K

What is Portkey MCP Server?

The Portkey MCP Server acts as a bridge between various AI tools/services and Portkey's platform using the Model Context Protocol. It enables seamless integration of AI capabilities into your workflow.

How to use Portkey MCP Server?

You can run the server via Docker, binary, or source code. Once running, configure your AI tools (like Cursor IDE or Claude Desktop) to connect to it for accessing Portkey's services.

Use Cases

Ideal for developers and teams who want to integrate Portkey's AI services into their existing tools and workflows without complex setup.

Key Features

Prompt Rendering
Supports the prompt_render tool for dynamically generating prompts with variables
Multiple Transport Options
Supports both stdio (command line) and SSE (HTTP) communication modes
AI Tool Integration
Pre-configured setups for popular AI tools like Cursor IDE and Claude Desktop
Advantages
Easy integration with existing AI tools
Multiple deployment options (Docker, binary, source)
Simple configuration via environment variables
Open-source and customizable
Limitations
Currently supports limited set of MCP features
Requires Portkey API key for full functionality
SSE mode requires maintaining open connection

Getting Started

Installation
Choose your preferred installation method: Docker (recommended), binary, or from source
Configuration
Set up environment variables (like PORTKEY_API_KEY) and choose transport mode (stdio or SSE)
Tool Integration
Configure your AI tool (Cursor IDE or Claude Desktop) to connect to the MCP server

Integration Examples

Cursor IDE Integration
Configure Cursor IDE to use Portkey services through the MCP server
Claude Desktop Integration
Set up Claude Desktop to connect to Portkey via the MCP server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
Do I need a Portkey API key to use this?
What's the difference between stdio and SSE modes?

Additional Resources

Portkey Documentation
Official Portkey platform documentation
GitHub Repository
Source code and issue tracking
MCP Protocol Reference
Details about the Model Context Protocol

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Portkey": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e", "PORTKEY_API_KEY",
        "-e", "TRANSPORT",
        "ericmccaleb/portkey-mcp-server:latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PORTKEY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "TRANSPORT": "stdio"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Portkey": {
      "command": "/path/to/portkey-mcp-server-binary",
      "env": {
        "PORTKEY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "TRANSPORT": "stdio"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Portkey": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8080/sse"
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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