toolhive

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ToolHive is Stacklok’s open-source MCP platform for discovering, securing, and running Model Context Protocol servers. Downloads include desktop apps, CLI packages, a registry of vetted servers, a gateway with semantic tool search, and Kubernetes runtime components maintained with Red Hat.

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Free access: Open-source ToolHive downloads and CLI installs are free; Stacklok sells separate enterprise platform support.
API access: ToolHive exposes MCP registry, gateway, and runtime components documented on Stacklok docs for agent integrations.

Is toolhive right for you?

A good fit for

Developers and platform teams deploying MCP servers who need registry, gateway, and runtime tooling beyond ad hoc server scripts.

Before you choose

Enterprise-hardened distributions, forward-deployed engineers, and SLAs require Stacklok commercial agreements beyond the open-source download.

Open-source MCP platform

Stacklok’s download page positions ToolHive as the open MCP platform developers use to manage servers while enterprises pilot self-hosted deployments.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Registry	ToolHive includes a registry of official and community MCP servers plus support for private entries.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Gateway	Gateway exposes all MCP servers through one endpoint with embedded semantic tool search that reduces token usage.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Maintainers	Page states ToolHive is built by the Kubernetes team at Stacklok and co-maintained with Red Hat.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

toolhive pricing & plans

Free

Open-source ToolHive downloads and CLI installs are free; Stacklok sells separate enterprise platform support.

Access: Open-source ToolHive downloads and CLI installs are free; Stacklok sells separate enterprise platform support.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is toolhive used for?

Does toolhive have a free plan?

Open-source ToolHive downloads and CLI installs are free; Stacklok sells separate enterprise platform support.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does toolhive 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 toolhive through an API?

ToolHive exposes MCP registry, gateway, and runtime components documented on Stacklok docs for agent integrations.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Enterprise-hardened distributions, forward-deployed engineers, and SLAs require Stacklok commercial agreements beyond the open-source download.

Price history

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