MCP Spine
liveMiddleware proxy for LLM tool calls with security and token control
Details
MCP Spine is a local-first proxy that sits between an LLM and MCP servers, providing security, routing, token control, and compliance. It offers features like rate limiting, secret scrubbing, semantic routing, schema minification for token savings, state guard for file version control, and a plugin system for custom middleware hooks.
Best fit users
- •Developers
- •Security professionals
- •AI/LLM integrators
Why this one made the cut
MCP Spine addresses common issues with LLM tool integration like lack of control, high token costs, and security vulnerabilities. It provides a centralized solution that reduces token usage by up to 61%, enforces security policies, and maintains an audit trail for compliance.
What makes it different
MCP Spine distinguishes itself through its comprehensive approach to LLM tool management with features like semantic routing using local embeddings, schema minification, and a multi-layered security model that includes injection detection and state guarding.