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Free local CLI; Apache-2.0 licensing is stated by the vendor.
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mcpgawk
● Identity checkedDeveloper Tools · Official-source review 2026-10-07
mcpgawk is a local gateway and inspection tool for MCP servers used by AI agents. It inventories configured servers, records approved tool baselines and checks later calls against those baselines. When a previously approved tool changes, the gateway can hold the call for a new decision while unchanged tools continue through.
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- Free access
- Free local CLI; Apache-2.0 licensing is stated by the vendor.
- API access
- MCP gateway support is advertised for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf and Gemini CLI.
Is mcpgawk right for you?
A good fit for
Choose it when you operate several MCP-connected coding agents and want explicit review of tool-definition changes plus a local audit trail.
Before you choose
Protection depends on routing calls through the gateway and on the policies and baselines you approve. A clean scan is not proof that a server or a tool result is safe. Public benchmark figures were not independently reproduced for this listing.
How to use mcpgawk
Install the CLI, inspect the agent configurations it finds and review each server before allowing execution. Establish tool baselines and route agents through the gateway. When a tool changes, compare the change and approve or refuse it rather than treating prior approval as permanent.
Changed tools and audit handoff
The gateway separates approved definitions from later changed tools. Keep baseline decisions and call records alongside the relevant agent configuration so another operator can understand why a call was refused. Local inspection does not replace review of the server’s permissions and credentials.
Review method and limits
Reviewed official product information on 7 October 2026. This listing describes documented workflows and billing, not a hands-on performance test. No account, device runner, generation or live customer session was used; confirm current terms before adoption.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented operating workflow | Install the CLI, inspect the agent configurations it finds and review each server before allowing execution. Establish tool baselines and route agents through the gateway. When a tool changes, compare the change and approve or refuse it rather than treating prior approval as permanent. | Identity only | 2026-10-07 |
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Frequently asked questions
What triggers a fresh approval?
The vendor says a call to a tool that changed after approval is held until reviewed. Tools that match their approved baseline continue through the gateway.
Who is mcpgawk a good fit for?
Choose it when you operate several MCP-connected coding agents and want explicit review of tool-definition changes plus a local audit trail.
What is mcpgawk used for?
mcpgawk is a local gateway and inspection tool for MCP servers used by AI agents. It inventories configured servers, records approved tool baselines and checks later calls against those baselines. When a previously approved tool changes, the gateway can hold the call for a new decision while unchanged tools continue through.
Does mcpgawk have a free plan?
Free local CLI; Apache-2.0 licensing is stated by the vendor.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does mcpgawk cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use mcpgawk through an API?
MCP gateway support is advertised for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf and Gemini CLI.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Protection depends on routing calls through the gateway and on the policies and baselines you approve. A clean scan is not proof that a server or a tool result is safe. Public benchmark figures were not independently reproduced for this listing.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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Free local CLI; Apache-2.0 licensing is stated by the vendor.
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