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AnythingMCP — Self-Hosted MCP Server & API Gateway
Convert any API into an MCP server in minutes.
REST to MCP • SOAP to MCP • GraphQL to MCP • Database to MCP • MCP Gateway • MCP Middleware
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Cloud & Deploy
Self-hosting instead? Run
./setup.shfor the interactive Docker setup. See Quick Start below.
What is AnythingMCP?
AnythingMCP is a self-hosted, source-available MCP server and API gateway that turns your existing APIs into Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools. Connect any API — REST, SOAP, GraphQL, databases, or other MCP servers — and expose them to AI clients like Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and any other MCP-compatible client.
No SDK. No code changes. Just point, configure, and connect.
Built-in adapters ship with the catalog so you get an instant MCP server for popular SaaS and public APIs — DHL, DPD, GLS, Shipcloud, Sendcloud, Deutsche Bahn, DATEV, Weclapp, Xentral, Shopware 6, Personio, Handelsregister, VIES VAT, OpenPLZ, HERE Geocoding, Oxomi and more (full list below).
Looking for an MCP gateway? AnythingMCP acts as a universal MCP proxy and API-to-MCP bridge — the missing middleware between your APIs and AI agents.
🏭 Built for production — AnythingMCP was born from real-world needs at a German industrial group connecting 15+ legacy systems (ERP, CRM, IoT) to AI agents.
Get Started in 60 Seconds
git clone https://github.com/HelpCode-ai/anythingmcp.git
cd anythingmcp && ./setup.sh
# Open http://localhost:3000 — done!
See the full Quick Start below for detailed configuration options.
Use Cases
- Talk to your ERP from Claude Desktop — connect SAP, Oracle, Weclapp, Xentral, DATEV or any REST/SOAP ERP and query it conversationally
- Track parcels with AI — built-in MCP servers for DHL, DPD, GLS, Shipcloud and Sendcloud
- Automate B2B compliance — pre-flight every invoice with VIES VAT validation and Handelsregister lookups
- Let AI agents query your production database safely — read-only database connectors with audit logging
- Bridge legacy SOAP services to modern AI workflows — automatic WSDL parsing, no code changes
- Aggregate multiple MCP servers behind one gateway — MCP-to-MCP bridge for unified tool access
- Import your Postman collection and get MCP tools instantly — zero-config API onboarding
Why AnythingMCP?
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| You have REST APIs but AI clients speak MCP | REST API to MCP conversion with OpenAPI/Swagger import |
| You have legacy SOAP/WSDL services | SOAP to MCP bridge with automatic WSDL parsing |
| You need to query databases from AI agents | Database to MCP with auto-generated query tools |
| You want one MCP gateway for all your APIs | MCP middleware that aggregates multiple connectors |
| You need an MCP server for DHL/DPD/GLS/DATEV/Weclapp/etc. | 29 pre-built adapters — install in one click |
| You need auth, audit logs, and role-based access | Built-in enterprise governance layer |
How AnythingMCP Compares
| Feature | AnythingMCP | Custom MCP Server | Other Gateways |
|---|---|---|---|
| No-code setup | ✅ Visual editor | ❌ Write code | ⚠️ Config files |
| SOAP / WSDL support | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Manual | ❌ Rare |
| Database connectors | ✅ 7 engines | ❌ Build yourself | ⚠️ Limited |
| Visual tool editor | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auth & audit trail | ✅ OAuth2, RBAC, logs | ❌ DIY | ⚠️ Partial |
| Self-hosted or Cloud | ✅ Docker / Railway / DigitalOcean / Cloud | ✅ | ⚠️ Often SaaS-only |
| Pre-built SaaS adapters | ✅ 29+ ready-to-use | ❌ Build each | ⚠️ Few |
| Multi-client support | ✅ Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor | ✅ | ⚠️ Varies |
Key Features
- 5 Connector Types — REST, SOAP, GraphQL, Database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, SQLite), MCP-to-MCP Bridge
- 6 Import Formats — OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman Collections, cURL commands, WSDL, GraphQL introspection, custom JSON
- 29 Pre-built Adapters — Install logistics, ERP, HR, public-data and e-commerce MCP servers in one click — see list
- Dynamic MCP Server — Tools registered at runtime, no restart needed
- Visual Tool Editor — Map parameters to path, query, body, headers visually
- Database Auto-Tools — Schema introspection + dynamic query execution out of the box
- Environment Variables — Per-connector
{{VAR}}interpolation, hidden from AI - Full Auth — OAuth2 (PKCE + Client Credentials), Bearer Token, API Key, Basic Auth, Query-Param Auth, WS-Security, Certificates
- Audit Logging — Every tool invocation logged with input, output, duration, status
- Roles & Access Control — Tool-level whitelisting per custom role
- Per-User MCP API Keys — Individual keys with usage tracking
- Docker Ready —
docker compose upand you're running
Pre-configured MCP Connectors
AnythingMCP ships with 29 ready-to-use MCP server adapters — provide your API credentials at import time and the tools become available to your AI client immediately. Each adapter has its own SEO-optimized guide on anythingmcp.com (English, German, Italian).
Logistics & Shipping
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Tracking | Worldwide DHL shipment tracking via Unified Tracking API | DHL MCP Server |
| DPD Germany Tracking | Public DPD parcel-life-cycle tracking, no API key | DPD MCP Server |
| GLS Track & Trace | EU-wide GLS parcel tracking, no API key | GLS MCP Server |
| Shipcloud | Multi-carrier shipping & label aggregator (DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes, UPS, FedEx) | Shipcloud MCP Server |
| Sendcloud | Multi-carrier EU shipping platform — 40+ carriers under one API | Sendcloud MCP Server |
| Deutsche Bahn Fahrplan | Train timetables, departures, journey planning | Deutsche Bahn MCP Server |
ERP, Accounting & Invoicing
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| DATEV | Buchhaltung & tax — used by 90% of German tax consultants | DATEV MCP Server |
| Weclapp | Cloud ERP for German SMBs — customers, orders, articles | Weclapp MCP Server |
| Scopevisio | German cloud ERP/CRM — contacts, invoices, projects | Scopevisio MCP Server |
| Xentral | SaaS ERP for e-commerce, wholesale, manufacturing | Xentral MCP Server |
| Billomat | Online invoicing & bookkeeping for DE SMBs | Billomat MCP Server |
| FastBill | Invoicing tool for German freelancers and SMBs | FastBill MCP Server |
E-commerce & Catalog
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Shopware 6 | Storefront API — products, categories, search | Shopware 6 MCP Server |
| Oxomi | Baustoff catalog & media portal (datasheets, CAD, safety sheets) | Oxomi MCP Server |
| ImmobilienScout24 | German real-estate listings — search, manage, market data | ImmobilienScout24 MCP Server |
HR & Field Service
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Personio | Dominant HR platform for DACH SMBs — employees, attendances, absences | Personio MCP Server |
| Kenjo HR | Modern HR platform — employees, departments, recruiting | Kenjo MCP Server |
| MFR Mobile Field Report | Field-service operations — work orders, technicians, time tracking | MFR MCP Server |
Government & Public Data
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| VIES VAT Validation | Validate EU VAT numbers — official European Commission API | VIES MCP Server |
| Handelsregister | German commercial register — companies, shareholders, documents | Handelsregister MCP Server |
| OpenPLZ Germany | Postal codes, localities, streets, federal districts (BKG data) | OpenPLZ MCP Server |
| Bundesbank Statistics | German central bank — exchange rates, monetary, financial markets | Bundesbank MCP Server |
| DESTATIS Genesis | Federal Statistical Office — demographics, economy, trade | DESTATIS MCP Server |
| NINA Warnung | Official German emergency alerts — weather, civil protection | NINA MCP Server |
Banking, Payments & Remote
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| N26 Open Banking | PSD2 access — balances, transactions, payment initiation | N26 MCP Server |
| PAYONE | Payment processing — transactions, refunds, status | PAYONE MCP Server |
| TeamViewer | Remote-access devices, sessions, users | TeamViewer MCP Server |
Construction & Mapping
| Connector | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| PlanRadar | Construction & real-estate project management — tickets, layers | PlanRadar MCP Server |
| HERE Geocoding | Worldwide geocoding, autocomplete, place discovery (free tier) | HERE MCP Server |
Want to add your own? Create a JSON adapter file in packages/backend/src/adapters/ (organized by region, e.g. de/), register it in catalog.ts, and it becomes available to all users. The new catalog.spec.ts parametrized test validates every adapter at build time. See the existing adapters and the Tool Definition Format for the expected schema.
Quick Start
git clone https://github.com/HelpCode-ai/anythingmcp.git
cd anythingmcp
./setup.sh # Interactive setup — generates .env, starts Docker
The setup script configures everything interactively: deployment mode, domain/SSL, auth, email, Redis, and more. All secrets are auto-generated. First user to register becomes Admin.
What setup.sh handles:
- Domain and HTTPS — for production domains, enables Caddy reverse proxy with automatic Let's Encrypt SSL
- Secrets — generates JWT, encryption keys, and database passwords
- MCP authentication mode — OAuth 2.0, API Key, or both
- Optional SMTP and Redis configuration
Prefer manual setup? Copy
.env.exampleto.env, edit the values, and rundocker compose up -d. See the Deployment Guide for details.
| Service | Default URL |
|---|---|
| Web UI | http://localhost:3000 (or https://yourdomain.com with Caddy) |
| Backend API | http://localhost:4000 |
| MCP Endpoint | http://localhost:4000/mcp |
| Swagger Docs | http://localhost:4000/api/docs |
Next step: Create a connector, import your API spec, and connect your AI client. See the Connector Guides below.
Connect Your AI Client to the MCP Server
AnythingMCP works with any MCP-compatible client. Follow the guide for your AI tool:
| Client | Guide | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
| Claude Code | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
| ChatGPT | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
| Google Gemini | Setup Guide | HTTP / SSE |
| GitHub Copilot | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
| Cursor | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
| Any MCP Client | Setup Guide | Streamable HTTP |
Connector Guides
Each connector type has dedicated documentation with setup instructions, examples, and best practices:
| Connector | Use Case | Docs |
|---|---|---|
| REST | HTTP APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman | REST Connector Guide |
| SOAP | WSDL web services, WCF, legacy enterprise APIs | SOAP Connector Guide |
| GraphQL | GraphQL endpoints with introspection | GraphQL Connector Guide |
| Database | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, SQLite | Database Connector Guide |
| MCP Bridge | Aggregate multiple MCP servers into one | MCP Bridge Guide |
Architecture
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
Claude Desktop ──────►│ │
ChatGPT ─────────────►│ AnythingMCP │──── REST APIs
Gemini CLI ──────────►│ (MCP Middleware) │──── SOAP Services
GitHub Copilot ──────►│ │──── GraphQL Endpoints
Cursor ──────────────►│ MCP Protocol (HTTP) │──── PostgreSQL / MySQL / MSSQL / MongoDB / ...
Any MCP Client ──────►│ │──── Other MCP Servers
└─────────────────────────────────┘
Caddy (optional) │ automatic HTTPS
Next.js UI + NestJS Backend
PostgreSQL │ Redis (optional)
How it works:
- Create a Connector — Point to your API (REST base URL, WSDL endpoint, GraphQL URL, database connection string) or pick a pre-built adapter from the catalog
- Import or Define Tools — Auto-import from OpenAPI/Postman/WSDL/GraphQL or define manually. Pre-built adapters skip this step.
- Connect AI Clients — Point your MCP client to
http://your-server:4000/mcp - AI calls tools — AnythingMCP translates MCP tool calls into actual API requests and returns results
FAQ
What is an MCP server?
An MCP server exposes tools to an AI agent over the Model Context Protocol — an open standard from Anthropic. Once connected, the AI can call those tools to read data, run queries, or perform actions on your behalf. AnythingMCP is a self-hosted MCP server that wraps your existing APIs so you don't have to write one from scratch.
How is AnythingMCP different from writing my own MCP server?
You don't write code. AnythingMCP imports your OpenAPI/Postman/WSDL spec (or you point it at a database) and generates the MCP tools automatically. You also get auth, audit logging, RBAC, and a visual editor on top — features that would take weeks to build per service.
Can I use AnythingMCP with Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini / Copilot / Cursor?
Yes. Any client that speaks MCP works. See the Connect Your AI Client table for direct setup guides.
Is AnythingMCP free?
It's source-available under BSL-1.1 — free for internal use, personal use, development, testing, and academic use. The license converts to Apache 2.0 on 2030-03-04. The only thing not allowed is reselling it as a hosted SaaS to third parties without a commercial license.
Can I self-host AnythingMCP?
Yes — it ships as a Docker image and runs on your own infrastructure. Run ./setup.sh or use the Railway and DigitalOcean Marketplace one-click installs. There's also a managed Cloud version if you'd rather not run it yourself.
Is there an MCP server for [DHL / DPD / GLS / DATEV / Weclapp / Personio / Handelsregister / etc.]?
Yes — see the Pre-configured MCP Connectors table above. Each adapter has its own setup guide on anythingmcp.com. If your service isn't there yet, you can add it in 10 minutes by copying an existing JSON adapter and adapting the endpoints.
What about SOAP and WSDL?
Built-in. AnythingMCP automatically parses WSDL documents and generates one MCP tool per SOAP operation. Useful for legacy enterprise APIs (SAP, Oracle, .NET WCF, banking middleware) that no AI client speaks natively.
Can the AI access my production database directly?
Yes, with safety. AnythingMCP supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and SQLite. Each tool is whitelisted, every invocation is audit-logged, and you can scope a connector to read-only credentials. See the Database Connector Guide.
How is auth handled?
OAuth2 (PKCE + Client Credentials), Bearer Token, API Key, Basic Auth, query-parameter auth, WS-Security and TLS client certificates are all supported. Credentials are stored AES-256-GCM encrypted at rest. Per-user MCP API keys are issued on top so each AI client gets its own key with usage tracking.
Documentation
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| API Reference | Full REST API for connectors, tools, auth, audit |
| Tool Definition Format | Parameters, endpoint mapping, response mapping |
| Deployment Guide | Docker, production setup, reverse proxy, env vars |
| Authentication | OAuth2, JWT, API keys, MCP auth modes |
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js 16, React 19, Tailwind CSS v4 |
| Backend | NestJS 11, TypeScript |
| MCP | @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, Streamable HTTP |
| Database | PostgreSQL 17, Prisma 7 |
| Cache | Redis 7 (optional) |
| Reverse Proxy | Caddy 2 (optional — automatic HTTPS via Let's Encrypt) |
| Auth | JWT, OAuth2, AES-256-GCM |
| Deploy | Docker (single container for app) + Docker Compose |
Development
The easiest way to set up local development:
./setup.sh # Choose "Local development" mode
npm run dev
Or see the Deployment Guide for manual setup.
Community & Support
- Questions & Discussions — GitHub Discussions
- Bug Reports — Open an issue
- Feature Requests — Request a feature
- Built by helpcode.ai — AI-powered software development from Germany
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guide before submitting a PR.
For security issues, see SECURITY.md.
License
AnythingMCP is source-available under the Business Source License 1.1 (BSL-1.1). This is not an OSI-approved open-source license — see the License FAQ for a plain-language explanation.
- Free for: internal use, personal use, development, testing, evaluation, academic use
- Not permitted: offering as a commercial hosted service (SaaS) without a separate license
- Change Date: 2030-03-04 — on this date the license automatically converts to Apache 2.0
For commercial licensing: info@helpcode.ai
Transparency note: AnythingMCP makes optional network calls to
anythingmcp.comfor license verification and email delivery when SMTP is not configured. No API credentials or tool invocation data is ever sent. See External Services for full details.
Copyright (c) 2026 helpcode.ai GmbH