ZeroMCP FAQs

Question 1

What kind of sandboxing capabilities does ZeroMCP provide?

Accepted Answer

ZeroMCP offers comprehensive per-tool sandboxing, including network allowlists for controlling external connections, granular filesystem read/write controls, and the ability to prevent external process execution for enhanced security.

Question 2

What is ZeroMCP?

Accepted Answer

ZeroMCP is a Java library designed for the rapid creation of high-performance, sandboxed MCP (Model Control Plane) servers. It offers a simplified builder API, automating protocol, transport, and schema generation.

Question 3

What are the key advantages of ZeroMCP over the official Java SDK?

Accepted Answer

ZeroMCP delivers 2.5x faster performance and 53% less memory usage. It includes robust per-tool sandboxing (network allowlists, filesystem controls, exec prevention), a simplified builder API, and has no dependency on the Spring framework.

Question 4

How can I integrate ZeroMCP with existing HTTP frameworks?

Accepted Answer

ZeroMCP does not manage the HTTP layer directly. You can easily integrate it with any HTTP framework (e.g., Javalin) by using the `server.handleRequest(JsonObject request)` method, which takes an MCP request and returns the corresponding response.

Question 5

Does ZeroMCP have any framework dependencies like Spring?

Accepted Answer

No, ZeroMCP operates without any dependency on the Spring framework. It is a lightweight JAR that supports custom HTTP integration, allowing developers to use their preferred web framework such as Javalin.

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