This release introduces environment variable and keyring secret reference expansion across all server configuration fields, enhancing security and flexibility for sensitive credentials.
New Features
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Secret Reference Expansion: All
ServerConfigandDataDirfields now support environment variable (${ENV_VAR}) and keyring references (${keyring:service:key}). This allows secure configuration of any field containing sensitive data, including command arguments, environment variables, and working directories. -
Enhanced Secret Utilities: Added
ExpandStructSecretsCollectErrorsfunction for more robust error handling during secret expansion, and exportedCopyServerConfigfor safer configuration management.
Notes
These features affect both Personal and Teams editions, enabling more secure credential management across all deployment scenarios.
Download Installers
| Platform | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | Download DMG | Signed & Notarized - Recommended for M1/M2/M3/M4 |
| macOS (Intel) | Download DMG | Signed & Notarized |
| Windows (64-bit) | Download Setup | Setup wizard |
| Windows (ARM64) | Download Setup | For ARM Windows devices |
| Linux (AMD64) | Download tar.gz | Binary package |
| Linux (ARM64) | Download tar.gz | For ARM Linux |
Homebrew (macOS/Linux):
brew install smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy/mcpproxyOther download options (auto-update URLs, archives)
Auto-update URLs (always points to latest):
Binary archives (this version):
Installation Instructions
Windows
- Download the installer for your architecture
- Run
mcpproxy-setup-*.exe - Follow the installation wizard (requires Administrator privileges)
- Launch "MCPProxy" from Start Menu
macOS
- Download the signed DMG for your Mac
- Double-click the DMG to mount it
- Double-click the PKG installer inside
- Follow the installation wizard
- Launch mcpproxy.app from Applications folder
Linux / Manual Installation
- Download the appropriate archive
- Extract:
tar -xzf mcpproxy-*.tar.gz - Make executable:
chmod +x mcpproxy - Run:
./mcpproxy serve
Platform Support & Usage
Platform Support
- macOS: Full system tray support with menu and icons
- Windows: Full system tray support with menu and icons
- Linux: Headless mode only (CLI)
Usage
GUI (Recommended):
- Launch mcpproxy.app from Applications (auto-starts core server)
- Manages server via system tray menu
CLI:
mcpproxy serve # Start server
mcpproxy serve --listen 127.0.0.1:8081 # Custom port
export MCPPROXY_API_KEY=your-secret-key # Set API key