1MCP Server

# 1MCP Features Overview > **🎯 Philosophy**: Every feature exists to solve a real user problem. We built capabilities you actually need, not just features that sound impressive. ## 🚀 Quick Discovery (Choose Your Path) - **👋 I'm new to 1MCP** → [Core Features](/guide/essentials/core-features) - **🔒 I need security** → [Security & Access Control](/guide/advanced/security) - **⚡ I want performance** → [Performance & Reliability](/guide/advanced/performance) - **🏢 I run production systems** → [Enterprise & Operations](/guide/advanced/enterprise) - **🔧 I'm a developer** → [Developer & Integration](/guide/integrations/developer-tools) - **🔗 I want to consolidate apps** → [App Consolidation](/guide/integrations/app-consolidation) - **🖥️ I use Claude Desktop** → [Claude Desktop Integration](/guide/integrations/claude-desktop) - **⚙️ I need server management** → [Server Management](/guide/essentials/server-management) - **🏷️ I want server filtering** → [Server Filtering](/guide/advanced/server-filtering) - **⚡ I need fast startup** → [Fast Startup](/guide/advanced/fast-startup) --- ## 🌟 [Core Features](/guide/essentials/core-features) Essential features that work out of the box for every user: - **🔗 Universal MCP Aggregation** - Connect all your MCP servers through one endpoint - **🔄 Hot Configuration Reload** - Add/remove servers instantly with zero downtime - **📊 Basic Status Monitoring** - Track connections and troubleshoot issues Perfect for: Getting started, basic proxy needs, development environments --- ## 🔒 [Security & Access Control](/guide/advanced/security) Enterprise-grade security with granular permissions: - **🛡️ OAuth 2.1 Authentication** - Industry-standard secure token management - **🏷️ Tag-Based Access Control** - Granular permissions using server tags and scopes - **🚫 Rate Limiting & DDoS Protection** - Configurable request limits per client Perfect for: Teams, shared environments, security compliance, production systems --- ## ⚡ [Performance & Reliability](/guide/advanced/performance) Built for production with intelligent recovery: - **🔄 Efficient Request Handling** - Direct forwarding with proper error handling - **🔄 Automatic Retry & Recovery** - Exponential backoff for failed connections - **📊 Monitoring & Logging** - Structured logging and basic system monitoring Perfect for: Production systems, unreliable networks, critical workflows --- ## 🏢 [Enterprise & Operations](/guide/advanced/enterprise) Production-ready deployment and operational features: - **🔧 Single-Instance Deployment** - Simple, reliable process management - **⚡ Async Loading & Real-Time Updates** - Progressive capability discovery - **💊 Health Monitoring & Observability** - Comprehensive health endpoints - **📋 Security Operation Logging** - Track authentication and access events - **🔧 Advanced Configuration Management** - Environment-specific configs and secrets Perfect for: Production deployments, DevOps automation, enterprise environments --- ## 🔧 [Developer & Integration](/guide/integrations/developer-tools) Developer-friendly APIs and integration tools: - **🔌 RESTful API & Standards Compliance** - Clean REST API with full MCP compatibility - **📡 HTTP Transport with MCP Protocol** - Standards-compliant communication - **🧪 Development & Integration Support** - Hot-reload, debugging, MCP Inspector support Perfect for: Custom integrations, API clients, development workflows, testing --- ## 🔗 [App Consolidation](/guide/integrations/app-consolidation) Unify MCP server configurations from multiple desktop applications: - **🎯 Multi-App Integration** - Consolidate Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and more - **🔄 Safe Configuration Management** - Automatic backups with easy restoration - **⚡ Instant Setup** - One command to consolidate any supported application Perfect for: Managing multiple MCP-enabled applications, sharing servers across tools --- ## 🖥️ [Claude Desktop Integration](/guide/integrations/claude-desktop) Seamlessly integrate 1MCP with Claude Desktop using two flexible approaches: - **📍 Local Configuration Consolidation** - Auto-configure Claude Desktop via stdio (recommended) - **🌐 Remote Custom Connectors** - Connect to remote 1MCP servers via HTTPS - **🔐 OAuth 2.1 Support** - Secure authentication for remote connections Perfect for: Claude Desktop users, remote team collaboration, secure enterprise deployments --- ## ⚙️ [Server Management](/guide/essentials/server-management) Comprehensive MCP server lifecycle and configuration management: - **🔧 Multiple Transport Types** - Support for stdio, HTTP, and SSE transports - **🏷️ Tag-Based Organization** - Organize servers with flexible tagging system - **🔄 Lifecycle Management** - Add, update, enable, disable, and remove servers - **🛡️ Security & Environment** - Secure environment variable and configuration handling Perfect for: DevOps teams, complex server configurations, production deployments --- ## 🏷️ [Server Filtering](/guide/advanced/server-filtering) Control access to specific MCP servers using flexible tag-based filtering: - **🎯 Tag-Based Access Control** - Filter servers by assigned tags for granular access - **🔍 Selective Server Exposure** - Only connect to servers that match specified criteria - **🚫 Multi-Criteria Filtering** - Combine multiple tags for precise server selection - **🔧 Runtime Configuration** - Dynamic filtering without server restarts Perfect for: Multi-tenant environments, role-based access, environment separation --- ## ⚡ [Fast Startup](/guide/advanced/fast-startup) Get 1MCP running instantly with asynchronous server loading: - **🚀 Sub-Second Startup** - 1MCP ready in under 1 second regardless of server count - **🔄 Background Server Loading** - Servers connect asynchronously without blocking startup - **📊 Real-Time Status Updates** - Live notifications as servers become available - **🛡️ Resilient Operation** - Individual server failures don't break the entire system Perfect for: Development workflows, unreliable networks, large server configurations --- ## 🚀 Feature Matrix by User Type | Feature | End User | Developer | Admin | DevOps | Enterprise | | --------------------- | -------------- | --------------- | -------------- | -------------- | --------------- | | **MCP Aggregation** | ✅ Essential | ✅ Essential | ✅ Essential | ✅ Essential | ✅ Essential | | **Hot Reload** | 🔄 Automatic | 🔧 Debug Tool | ⚡ Critical | ⚡ Critical | ⚡ Critical | | **Async Loading** | ⚡ Faster UX | 🔧 Optional | ⚡ Performance | ⚡ Scalability | ⚡ Enterprise | | **Health Monitoring** | 👁️ Basic | 🔧 Debug Data | 📊 API Access | 📊 Logging | 📊 Custom | | **OAuth 2.1** | 🔒 Transparent | 🔌 Integration | 🛡️ Required | 🛡️ Required | 🛡️ Custom | | **Tag-Based Access** | 🚫 Hidden | 🔧 Configurable | ✅ Management | ✅ Policies | ✅ Custom | | **Rate Limiting** | 🚫 Transparent | 🔧 Configurable | 🛡️ Protection | 📊 Monitoring | 📊 Custom | | **Request Handling** | ⚡ Automatic | ⚡ Reliable | ⚡ Stable | ⚡ Monitored | ⚡ Scalable | | **Single-Instance** | ✅ Simple | ✅ Easy Deploy | ✅ Manageable | ✅ Reliable | 🔧 Custom Setup | | **Basic Logging** | 🚫 Hidden | 🔍 Debug | 📋 Monitoring | 📋 Analysis | 📋 Custom | | **HTTP Transport** | ⚡ Automatic | 🔌 API Feature | 📊 Monitoring | 📊 Integration | 📊 Custom | | **App Consolidation** | ✅ Simple | 🔧 Integration | ✅ Management | ✅ Automation | ✅ Enterprise | | **Claude Desktop** | ✅ Essential | 🔌 Integration | 🔧 Setup | 📊 Remote | 🛡️ Secure | | **Server Management** | 🚫 Hidden | ✅ Essential | ✅ Critical | ✅ Critical | ✅ Advanced | | **Server Filtering** | 🚫 Transparent | 🔧 Configurable | 🛡️ Access Ctrl | 🛡️ Policies | 🛡️ Multi-Tenant | **Legend**: ✅ Primary benefit | ⚡ Performance | 🔒 Security | 🔧 Technical | 🛡️ Protection | 📊 Monitoring | 🚫 Not relevant --- ## 🎯 Getting Started with Features ### Quick Start Path 1. **[5 minutes]** Basic MCP aggregation → [Getting Started](/guide/getting-started) 2. **[15 minutes]** Add authentication → [Security Features](/guide/advanced/security) 3. **[30 minutes]** Production features → [Enterprise Features](/guide/advanced/enterprise) ### Feature-Specific Guides - **Security Setup** → [Authentication Guide](/guide/advanced/authentication) - **Configuration** → [Configuration Guide](/guide/essentials/configuration) - **Development** → [Developer Features](/guide/integrations/developer-tools) - **App Integration** → [App Consolidation Guide](/guide/integrations/app-consolidation) - **Claude Desktop** → [Claude Desktop Integration](/guide/integrations/claude-desktop) - **Server Management** → [Server Management Guide](/guide/essentials/server-management) - **Server Filtering** → [Server Filtering Guide](/guide/advanced/server-filtering) - **Performance** → [Fast Startup Guide](/guide/advanced/fast-startup) - **Architecture** → [System Architecture](/reference/architecture) --- > **💡 Pro Tip**: Start with [Core Features](/guide/essentials/core-features), then add advanced capabilities as your requirements grow. Every feature is designed to work independently and can be enabled incrementally.