Origin FAQs

Name: Origin
Author: dstotijn

Question 1

How do I access tools from connected MCP servers?

Accepted Answer

Tools from connected MCP servers are available with a prefix based on the server's ID. For example, a tool named 'search' on a server with ID 'foobar' would be accessible as 'foobar.search'.

Question 2

How do I install and configure Origin?

Accepted Answer

Origin is installed using `npx binrun github.com/dstotijn/mcp-origin@latest`. Configuration is done via a JSON file that specifies server details, and command-line options control HTTP address, stdio/SSE transport, and config path.

Question 3

What is Origin?

Accepted Answer

Origin is a tool that manages multiple MCP (Microservices Control Plane) servers through a single proxy, simplifying DevOps workflows.

Question 4

What are the available built-in tools?

Accepted Answer

Origin provides built-in tools like `install_mcp_server`, `uninstall_mcp_server`, and `refresh_tools` to manage MCP server connections and tool lists. Note that `search_mcp_servers` is currently unimplemented.

Question 5

What are the key features of Origin?

Accepted Answer

Origin offers features such as connecting to multiple MCP servers via a proxy, consistent tool naming, JSON configuration storage, and automatic tool discovery.

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