Quick Start
Get up and running with MCP Gateway in 4 steps.
1. Add an MCP Server
Go to the MCP Gateway tab and install from the MCP Library for one-click pre-built integrations, or click Add MCP to register any server by its transport URL (ending in /sse or /mcp).
OAuth MCPs will prompt you to authorize; token-based MCPs receive API tokens automatically.
2. Configure Your MCP
Open Settings on any MCP card to fine-tune its behavior. Sensible defaults are applied automatically.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Tools Management | Enable/disable tools by category (read-only, write, destructive) |
| Security Guardrails | PII/PHI/PCI detection, adversarial blocking |
| Access Control | Restrict which AI agents can use this MCP |
| Web Search Policy | Domain exclusions via firewall integrations |
| OAuth Connect | One-click OAuth authorization flow |
| Agents Configuration | Define and manage AI agent profiles |
3. Connect Your Agent
Point your AI agent or client to the MCP endpoint URL shown on the card. Use Authorization: Bearer <token> and mcpuser headers for token-based MCPs. OAuth MCPs use the Connect flow instead.
{
"mcpServers": {
"quilr-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.quilr.ai/<your-mcp-id>/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <your-token>",
"mcpuser": "user@company.com"
}
}
}
}
See the Integration Guide for more client examples.
4. Monitor Tool Calls
Every tool call through the gateway is logged with tool name, parameters, guardrail actions, and user identity. Check your Logs tab to verify requests are flowing through.