About MCP Auth website & docs
MCP Auth provides an authentication approach for MCP server developers, reducing specification work and boilerplate. It supports compliant OAuth 2.1 or OpenID Connect providers and includes a provider compliance checker.
Key features
- 01Connect OAuth 2.1 providers
- 02Support OpenID Connect
- 03Check provider compliance
- 04Follow MCP authentication specifications
Use cases
- 01Add authentication to an MCP server
- 02Check an OAuth or OIDC provider for compliance
MCP support
It helps developers add authentication to MCP servers and supports compliant OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect providers.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Auth website & docs
MCP Auth gives you everything you need to add production-ready auth to your MCP server, without losing weeks to spec docs and implementations.
Highlights
1. Skip the specs. Skip the boilerplate. Just auth.
The MCP spec requires OAuth 2.1 and other RFCs for auth. Instead of spending weeks on them, use MCP Auth to connect to a trusted provider with a few lines of code.
2. Connect to any provider. It's provider-agnostic.
MCP Auth works with any compliant OAuth 2.1 or OpenID Connect provider. Choose one from our verified list or use the tool to check if your provider is compliant.
3. Let's ship fast, and be secure.
Go for production? We've got you covered. MCP Auth follows the spec and best practices, so you can launch with confidence.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Feel free to submit a pull request or start a discussion.
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