MCP Uplink provides secure Cloud MCP Hosting to solve 3 critical problems: reduce AI costs by up to 60%, maximize performance, and enhance security.
Before understanding the savings, you need to understand the architecture. Moving from simple chatbots to autonomous agents requires a new standard.
Think of MCP as the "USB-C for AI". It's an open standard that allows developers to write a connector once and use it everywhere.
Instead of building custom integrations for every data source (Postgres, Slack, Git), MCP provides a universal language for AI models to access your data securely.
An LLM (like GPT-4) can write text, but an Agent can take action.
Agents use tools—provided via MCP—to interact with the real world. They can query your database, manage your calendar, or deploy code. Uplink provides the secure infrastructure for these agents to operate.
Stop wasting money and performance
3 pillars for optimal AI agents
Only load the tools you need. Reduce your context by 60% and your costs proportionally. Your agent becomes specialized and efficient.
Sends ALL tool definitions - Heavy load
Only sends tools you need
Less noise = faster and more accurate LLM. Your agents respond instantly with higher quality answers. No unnecessary latency.
1) Your credentials are NEVER stored with us - they stay in your local .env. We're just a secure proxy.
2) Block dangerous tools (delete, modify, drop) to prevent catastrophic accidents where an agent deletes your database.
Why developers choose MCP Uplink
| Feature | Native MCP (Local) | Skills (Anthropic) | MCP Uplink⭐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | ❌ Complex (manual config) | ✅ Simple (built-in) | ✅ Simple (copy/paste) |
| Infrastructure | ❌ Self-hosted required | ✅ Managed by Anthropic | ✅ Cloud-managed |
| Multi-Device | ❌ Single device only | ✅ All devices | ✅ All devices |
| Token Optimization | ❌ None (full context) | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ 60% reduction |
| Tool Filtering | ❌ Manual only | ❌ None (all or nothing) | ✅ Granular per-tool |
| Credential Storage | ✅ Local only | ❌ Stored on Anthropic | ✅ Local only (zero storage) |
| Security Control | ⚠️ Manual setup | ❌ No control | ✅ Block dangerous tools |
| Agent Specialization | ❌ Not built-in | ❌ Not possible | ✅ Tool filtering |
| Integrations | ✅ 100+ community | ⚠️ ~10 limited | ✅ 300+ marketplace |
| AI Model Support | ✅ Any (Claude, GPT, local) | ❌ Claude only | ✅ Any model |
| Maintenance | ❌ High (updates, bugs) | ✅ Zero | ✅ Zero |
| Cost Control | ⚠️ Infrastructure costs | ❌ No control | ✅ Direct + optimization |
| Best For | Full control enthusiasts | Claude users wanting quick setup | Production AI agents |
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{
"mcpServers": {
"stripe": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-uplink",
"connect",
"--url",
"https://mcp-uplink.com/api/mcp/stripe"
],
"env": {
"MCP_API_KEY": "mcp_7717e38c...",
"STRIPE_SECRET_KEY": "your-stripe-secret-key-here",
"MCP_ENABLED_TOOLS": "list_customers,list_invoices"
}
}
}
}Get your API key from the dashboard and add it to your environment
Only load the specific tools you need - reduce tokens by up to 98%
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Everything you need to know about MCP Uplink
MCP is an open standard that enables seamless integration between AI assistants and external tools. It allows AI agents to securely access and interact with your favorite services.
MCP Uplink adds intelligent tool filtering (reduce tokens by 60%), works on any device without setup, and provides enhanced security controls. Local MCP requires manual configuration on each device and sends full context to your AI.
Skills are great for Claude users wanting quick access to ~10 integrations, but they don't optimize token usage, don't filter tools for AI safety, and store credentials on Anthropic's servers. MCP Uplink offers 300+ integrations, 60% cost reduction through tool filtering, and zero credential storage (stays in your local environment).
No, never. Your credentials stay in your local environment variables. We act only as a secure proxy that forwards requests. We have zero access to your secrets and never log sensitive data. This is fundamentally different from cloud-based solutions that require storing your keys.
Yes! That's a core feature. You can specify exactly which tools your agent can access using MCP_ENABLED_TOOLS. This prevents accidents where an agent might delete your database or modify critical data. For example, you can enable send_message but block delete_message.
Any AI that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), including Claude Desktop, GPT-4 with function calling, local models, and custom AI applications. You're not locked into a specific AI provider.
Absolutely! Our MCP servers work with any client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Claude Desktop, GPT-4 with function calling, and more.
Every tool schema sent to your AI counts as tokens. If you only need 3 out of 14 available Slack tools, why pay for the context of all 14? MCP Uplink sends only the tools you specify, reducing your context window by 40-60% and your costs proportionally.
We'll notify you when you're approaching your limits. You can upgrade your plan anytime, and requests beyond your quota will be temporarily rate-limited to protect your account.
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If you're not satisfied, contact us for a full refund.
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