mcp-safe-run enables secure launching of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for AI-powered IDEs. It manages secrets using OS keychain or hidden files, preventing exposure in process lists or version control, and allows seamless configuration and secure environment setup.
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Apr 20 2025
mcp-safe-run enables secure launching of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for AI-powered IDEs. It manages secrets using OS keychain or hidden files, preventing exposure in process lists or version control, and allows seamless configuration and secure environment setup.
Added on:
Created by:
Apr 20 2025
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What is mcp-safe-run?
mcp-safe-run is a tool designed to securely start MCP servers used by AI IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, or Claude Desktop. It prevents secret leakage by managing secrets through OS keychains or hidden files instead of plain text in configurations or command lines. Users can configure environment variables for MCP servers, reference secrets securely, and launch servers with minimal effort. It supports IDE integration, secret management via keyring or files, and simplifies secure deployment of MCP servers, ensuring secrets are never exposed during operation. This enhances security while maintaining ease of use for developers working with AI model management and integrations.
Who will use mcp-safe-run?
- AI developers
- IDE users integrating MCP servers
- Security-conscious developers
- DevOps engineers managing secrets
- Data scientists using MCP in IDEs
How to use the mcp-safe-run?
- Step1: Install mcp-safe-run globally using npm.
- Step2: Create a secrets directory and add your secrets (e.g., tokens).
- Step3: Secure your secret files with proper permissions.
- Step4: Configure your IDE MCP server settings, referencing secrets via file or keyring.
- Step5: Launch the MCP server from the IDE or via CLI, ensuring secrets are securely accessed.
mcp-safe-run's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- Securely run MCP servers without exposing secrets
- Manage secrets via OS keychain or hidden files
- Configure environment variables for MCP services
- Integrate with IDEs supporting MCP protocols
- Support for secrets referencing and management
The Benefits
- Enhanced security by preventing secret leaks
- Simplified secret management
- Easy integration with AI IDEs
- Minimal configuration changes needed
- Supports multiple secret storage methods
mcp-safe-run's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Secure deployment of MCP servers in AI IDEs
- Managing API keys and tokens for MCP servers
- Preventing secret exposure during development and testing
- Integrating MCP with CI/CD pipelines securely
- Centralized secret management for MCP environments
FAQs of mcp-safe-run
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