Unla
🧩 MCP Gateway - A lightweight gateway service that instantly transforms existing MCP Servers and APIs into MCP servers with zero code changes. Features Docker deployment and management UI, requiring no infrastructure modifications.
What is Unla?
Unla is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 🧩 mcp gateway - a lightweight gateway service that instantly transforms existing mcp servers and apis into mcp servers with zero code changes. features docker deployment and management ui, requiring ...
🧩 MCP Gateway - A lightweight gateway service that instantly transforms existing MCP Servers and APIs into MCP servers with zero code changes. Features Docker deployment and management UI, requiring no infrastructure modifications.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 🧩 MCP Gateway - A lightweight gateway service that instantly
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx unlaConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Unla
Unla is a lightweight MCP gateway that instantly transforms existing APIs and MCP servers into new MCP servers without code changes, featuring Docker deployment and a management UI. Connect it to Claude to expose legacy APIs and services as MCP tools without modifying their implementation.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ or Docker installed
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- One or more REST APIs or MCP servers to adapt
- Git installed
Clone the Unla repository
Get the latest code from GitHub since npm installation is not available.
git clone https://github.com/AmoyLab/Unla
cd Unla
npm installConfigure API mappings
Create a configuration file that maps existing REST APIs or MCP servers to new MCP endpoints.
{
"adapters": [
{
"name": "my-api",
"type": "rest",
"url": "https://api.example.com",
"methods": ["GET", "POST"]
}
]
}Build Unla
Compile the gateway server.
npm run buildAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Register Unla in your MCP client config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unla": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/Unla/dist/index.js", "--config", "/path/to/config.json"]
}
}
}Access the management UI
Open the web interface to manage and test your API adapters.
# After starting Unla, visit http://localhost:3000 in your browserRestart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the adapted APIs as MCP tools.
Unla Examples
Claude Desktop Configuration
How to register Unla with API mappings.
{
"mcpServers": {
"unla": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/Unla/dist/index.js", "--config", "/path/to/config.json"]
}
}
}Prompts to Try
Example prompts for using adapted APIs.
- "Call my custom API to get user information."
- "Use the adapted REST API to fetch data."
- "Show me all available tools from the REST-to-MCP gateway."Troubleshooting Unla
API adapter fails to connect to backend
Verify that the API URL in your configuration is correct and the endpoint is accessible. Check firewall and network settings.
Tools from adapted APIs not appearing in Claude
Ensure the Unla configuration is complete and valid JSON. Restart Unla and Claude Desktop. Check the management UI to verify adapters are loaded.
Permission denied or CORS errors
Check that the backend APIs allow requests from your machine. For CORS issues, review the Unla documentation for proxy configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Unla
What is Unla?
Unla is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 🧩 mcp gateway - a lightweight gateway service that instantly transforms existing mcp servers and apis into mcp servers with zero code changes. features docker deployment and management ui, requiring no infrastructure modifications. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Unla?
Follow the installation instructions on the Unla GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Unla?
Unla works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Unla free to use?
Yes, Unla is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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