🎯 What is MCP360?
MCP360 is a unified MCP gateway that gives AI agents access to 100+ external tools and sources. You can connect your agents once and immediately run searches, research tasks, SEO workflows, and other operational actions. Instead of spending days integrating multiple APIs, connect to 100+ tools easily with a simple setup.
✨ Key Features
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Smart Discovery Find the perfect tool across all connected MCP servers |
Universal Execution Run any tool from any MCP server with a single command |
Enterprise Security API key authentication with secure token handling |
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Universal Access Single gateway to marketplace MCPs and custom integrations |
Lightning Fast Optimized for performance with global CDN delivery |
Universal Compatibility Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code & more |
🚀 Quick Start
Step 1: Get Your API Key
- Sign up at mcp360.ai 🎉
- Navigate to Settings → API Keys ⚙️
- Click Generate New Key 🔑
- Copy your API key securely 📋
Step 2: Choose Your Platform
🖥️ Claude Desktop (Click to expand)
Configuration File Locations:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Add this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop and you're ready! 🎊
🎯 Cursor
- Open Cursor Settings:
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + J - Navigate to the MCP section
- Add server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Restart Cursor to activate! 🚀
💻 Claude Code
Configuration File Locations:
- macOS/Linux:
~/.config/claude-code/mcp_settings.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\claude-code\mcp_settings.json
Add this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Restart Claude Code to load the gateway! ✨
🌊 Windsurf
Configuration File Locations:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Windsurf/mcp_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Windsurf\mcp_config.json
Add this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Restart Windsurf to activate! 🌟
🔧 VS Code (Cline Extension)
- Install the Cline extension
- Open Cline settings
- Add MCP server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Reload VS Code to activate the gateway! 💡
🚄 Pro Tip: Global Installation
For faster startup times, install globally:
npm install -g @mcp360/universal-gateway
Then update your config to use the global command:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "mcp360-gateway",
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
🛠️ Core Tools
The gateway provides 2 powerful meta-tools that unlock access to 100+ services:
1️⃣ search - Discover Available Tools
Find the perfect tool for your task across all connected MCP servers.
Parameters:
query(optional): Search term to filter by name or description
Examples:
💬 "Search for email tools"
💬 "Show me all available tools"
💬 "Find tools for SEO"
💬 "What tools can help with keyword research?"
Returns: Comprehensive list of matching tools with names, descriptions, and parameters.
2️⃣ execute - Run Any Tool
Execute any tool from any connected MCP server with dynamic parameters.
Parameters:
tool_name(required): Name of the tool to executearguments(optional): Tool-specific parameters as an object
Examples:
💬 "Execute verify_email with email 'test@example.com'"
💬 "Run keyword_research with keyword 'AI tools'"
💬 "Execute get_crypto_price for Bitcoin"
Returns: Tool-specific results tailored to your request.
🌟 Available Services
🏪 MCP360 Marketplace
| Service | Description | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 🔍 Keyword Research | SEO keyword analysis & search volumes | Content strategy, SEO optimization |
| 📊 OnPage SEO Checker | Website SEO element analysis | Site audits, optimization |
| ✉️ Email Verification | Validate email addresses | List cleaning, form validation |
| 🕷️ Web Scraping | Extract content from websites | Data collection, monitoring |
| 📈 Google Trends | Search trends & interest data | Market research, trending topics |
| 💰 Cryptocurrency | Real-time crypto prices & market data | Price tracking, portfolio management |
🔧 Your Custom MCPs
All custom MCP servers you've created in your MCP360 account are automatically available through the Universal Gateway!
📖 Typical Workflow
graph LR
A[🔍 Discover Tools] --> B[📋 Check Parameters]
B --> C[⚡ Execute Tool]
C --> D[📊 Get Results]
D --> E{Need More?}
E -->|Yes| A
E -->|No| F[✅ Done]
Example Session
# Step 1: Discover
User: "Search for email tools"
→ Returns: verify_email, send_email, email_lookup, etc.
# Step 2: Check Details
→ See: verify_email requires { email: string }
# Step 3: Execute
User: "Execute verify_email with email 'john@example.com'"
→ Returns: { valid: true, deliverable: true, ... }
How it works:
- 🔐 Authenticate with your API key
- 🔄 Aggregate all available tools from marketplace and custom MCPs
- 🎯 Expose them through 2 simple meta-tools:
searchandexecute - ⚡ Execute tools dynamically based on your requests
🔧 Configuration
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
MCP360_TOOL_URL | Your MCP360 API key | https://connect.mcp360.ai/v1/mcp360/_tool_name_/mcp |
MCP360_UNIVERSAL_GATEWAY | Custom gateway URL | https://connect.mcp360.ai/v1/mcp360/mcp |
Custom Gateway URL
For enterprise deployments or custom configurations:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp360": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp360/universal-gateway"],
"env": {
"MCP360_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
"MCP360_GATEWAY_URL": "https://your-custom-gateway.com/mcp"
}
}
}
}
🐛 Troubleshooting
❓ Gateway Not Appearing in Claude Desktop
Solutions:
- ✅ Validate your
claude_desktop_config.jsonis proper JSON - 🔑 Verify your API key is correct and not expired
- 🔄 Completely restart Claude Desktop (quit and reopen)
- 📋 Check Claude Desktop logs for detailed errors:
- macOS:
~/Library/Logs/Claude/ - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\logs\
- macOS:
🔐 Authentication Errors
Solutions:
- 🔍 Verify your API key is valid at mcp360.ai
- ✅ Ensure you have correct permissions in your MCP360 account
- ⚠️ Check that the API key hasn't been revoked or expired
- 🔄 Try regenerating a new API key
⚡ Tool Execution Errors
Solutions:
- 🔍 Use
searchfirst to verify the correct tool name - 📋 Ensure all required parameters are provided
- 🎯 Verify parameter types match tool expectations
- 📊 Review Claude Desktop logs for detailed error messages
- 📖 Check tool documentation for specific requirements
🐌 Performance Issues
Solutions:
- 🚄 Consider global installation for faster startup
- 🌐 Check your internet connection stability
- 📊 Monitor MCP360 status page
- 🔄 Clear npm cache:
npm cache clean --force
📚 Resources
Learn how to set up, test, and manage MCP servers and functions using MCP360:
📖 Additional Learning Resources
💬 Support & Community
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🐛 Bug Reports & Features Report bugs, request features Issue Tracking • Feature Requests |
📧 Direct Support Assistance from our support team 24-hr Response • Priority Support |
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Built with ❤️ by the team at MCP360
Special thanks to:
- 🌟 All our contributors
- 💡 The Anthropic team for Claude Desktop
- 🚀 The open-source community
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