ToolFront
Securely connects AI agents to multiple databases simultaneously while enabling collaborative learning from team query patterns, all while keeping data private by running locally.
What is ToolFront?
ToolFront is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to securely connects ai agents to multiple databases simultaneously while enabling collaborative learning from team query patterns, all while keeping data private by running locally.
Securely connects AI agents to multiple databases simultaneously while enabling collaborative learning from team query patterns, all while keeping data private by running locally.
This server falls under the Databases category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Securely connects AI agents to multiple databases simultaneo
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx toolfront-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use ToolFront
ToolFront MCP Server (published as @statespace-tech/statespace) connects AI agents to documentation knowledge bases indexed from llms.txt sites, enabling fast semantic search across multiple developer documentation sources simultaneously. It exposes a single 'search' tool that supports plain-text queries, domain-scoped lookups (e.g. 'stripe: webhook verification'), and exact-phrase matching so agents can retrieve authoritative documentation snippets without leaving the chat. Teams benefit from a shared, locally-run index that keeps query patterns private while giving every agent access to the same curated sources.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- npx available on your PATH (comes with Node.js)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, VS Code with Continue, or Cursor
- Internet access so the server can reach indexed llms.txt endpoints
Verify Node.js is installed
ToolFront runs via npx and requires Node.js 18+. Confirm the version before proceeding.
node --versionAdd ToolFront to your MCP client configuration
Open your MCP client's config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop) and add the statespace entry. The 'mcp' argument starts the server in MCP mode.
{
"mcpServers": {
"toolfront": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@statespace-tech/statespace", "mcp"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
After saving the config, restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen client) so it picks up the new server definition and spawns the process.
Verify the server is connected
Check the MCP servers panel in your client; 'toolfront' should appear with a green connected status and the 'search' tool listed.
Try a plain-text search query
Ask the AI to search documentation using the ToolFront search tool. You can also scope a query to a specific site using the 'site:' prefix syntax.
# Via CLI for standalone testing
npx @statespace-tech/statespace search "mcp server setup" --limit 5
npx @statespace-tech/statespace search "stripe: webhook verification" --humanToolFront Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to claude_desktop_config.json or your client's equivalent MCP config file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"toolfront": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@statespace-tech/statespace", "mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts inside your MCP client once the server is connected.
- "Search the documentation for how to set up an MCP server from scratch."
- "Find Stripe docs explaining webhook signature verification."
- "Look up Anthropic documentation on tool function calling and return the top 3 results."
- "Search Supabase docs for row-level security policies."Troubleshooting ToolFront
The 'toolfront' server shows as disconnected in the MCP client
Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed and 'npx' is on your PATH. Run 'npx @statespace-tech/statespace mcp' manually in a terminal to see any startup errors, then restart the client.
Search returns no results for a known documentation page
The server indexes sites that publish a llms.txt file. Try scoping the query with the domain prefix (e.g. 'docs.stripe.com: idempotency'). If the domain is not indexed, results will be empty.
npx downloads a stale cached version of the package
Run 'npx clear-npx-cache' or append '@latest' to force the newest release: 'npx @statespace-tech/statespace@latest mcp'.
Frequently Asked Questions about ToolFront
What is ToolFront?
ToolFront is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that securely connects ai agents to multiple databases simultaneously while enabling collaborative learning from team query patterns, all while keeping data private by running locally. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install ToolFront?
Follow the installation instructions on the ToolFront GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with ToolFront?
ToolFront works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is ToolFront free to use?
Yes, ToolFront is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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