Install from Registry
The Discover page is a built-in registry of MCP servers. You can search, browse by category, and install servers directly into your AI clients.
Find a server
Section titled “Find a server”Type a query in the search bar (like “github”, “filesystem”, or “slack”). Results update as you type.
Browse by category using the dropdown: Dev Tools, Data & Analytics, AI & ML, Communication, Productivity, and more.
Toggle between grid and list view. Filter to remote-only servers if you want HTTP-based servers.
The install flow
Section titled “The install flow”Click Connect on any server to start the install. The modal walks you through:
Credentials
Section titled “Credentials”If the server needs an API key, you enter it here. The key is encrypted and stored in the vault immediately. You will never need to paste this key into a config file.
If the server uses OAuth, click Authorize to open the provider’s login page. The modal polls for completion and advances automatically when the token is received.
If no credentials are needed, this step is skipped.
Installation
Section titled “Installation”MCPFirewall writes the server configuration to all your connected AI clients and registers it with the gateway. This happens in one step.
Verification
Section titled “Verification”The gateway probes the new server to confirm it is reachable. A green checkmark means everything is working. If the probe fails, the error message tells you what went wrong (missing credential, binary not installed, network issue).
After installation
Section titled “After installation”Restart your AI client. New MCP servers only become available after the client restarts. MCPFirewall shows a restart notification banner on the Integrations page when a restart is needed.
The server appears on the MCP Hub page under Protected Servers. From there you can:
- See its full tool list
- Set tool modes (Enabled, Requires Approval, Disabled)
- View connection status and OAuth health
- Check server logs