mcp-bundler
A microservice for bundling MCP servers from GitHub repositories and preparing it for deployment.
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MCP Bundler Service
A microservice that bundles code from GitHub repositories and prepares it for deployment. It supports direct return of bundled code or uploading to Google Cloud Storage.
Quick Start
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Start the development server
pnpm run dev
# Access the API documentation
open http://localhost:8080/docsAPI Documentation
Interactive API documentation is available at `/docs` when the server is running.
Core Endpoints
Index Route
GET /Returns a static HTML page with information about the service.
Health Check
GET /healthReturns a simple status check to verify the service is running.
V1 Bundler (Legacy)
GET /bundler?url=&commit=&format=Parameters:
- `url` (required): GitHub repository URL
- `commit` (optional): Specific commit hash to use (defaults to latest)
- `format` (optional): Output format - `mjs` (default) or `cjs`
Response:
{
"data": ""
}V2 Bundler (with optional GCP Upload)
GET /v2/bundler?url=&commit=&mcpId=Parameters:
- `url` (required): GitHub repository URL
- `commit` (optional): Specific commit hash to use (defaults to latest)
- `mcpId` (optional): Unique identifier for your bundled server (auto-generated if not provided)
GCP Upload Enabled Response:
{
"success": true,
"gcp_upload": {
"bucket": "your-bucket-name",
"path": "your-mcp-id/commit-hash/",
"files": [
"bundle-commit-hash.tar.gz"
]
}
}GCP Upload Disabled Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": ""
}GCP Integration (Optional)
The V2 bundler can upload bundled code to Google Cloud Storage for use with other services, or return it directly if GCP integration is disabled.
Disabling GCP Upload
If you want to disable GCP uploads and get the bundled code directly in the response, set:
DISABLE_GCP_INTEGRATION=truein your environment or `.env` file. When GCP integration is disabled:
1. The bundled code is returned directly in the API response
2. A copy of the bundled code archive is saved to the `bundled` directory in the project root
3. The archive filename follows the format `bundle-[commit-hash].tar.gz`
Setting Up GCP Credentials
If you want to use GCP uploads, you need to provide your Google Cloud Platform credentials:
Add your service account key JSON directly to the `.env` file:
GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY={"type": "service_account", "project_id": "your-project-id", ...}This is the recommended option for development and CI/CD environments.
Required Permissions
Create a service account with `Storage Admin` permissions for the bucket you want to use.
Deployment
The service includes a Dockerfile for containerized deployment:
# Build the Docker image
docker build -t mcp-bundler .
# Run the container
docker run -p 8080:8080 -e GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY='{"type":"service_account",...}' mcp-bundlerCloud Run Deployment
For Google Cloud Run deployment, set the `GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY` environment variable with your service account credentials JSON.
Error Handling
All endpoints include comprehensive error responses with appropriate HTTP status codes:
- `400`: Invalid input parameters
- `500`: Server-side errors
- `504`: Timeout errors (typically for large repositories or complex dependencies)
Features
- GitHub Integration: Bundle code directly from any public GitHub repository
- Format Options: Output in either ESM (mjs) or CommonJS (cjs) format
- Commit Pinning: Specify exact commit hashes for reproducible builds
- GCP Storage: Optional upload of bundled code to Google Cloud Storage for further deployment
- Swagger Documentation: Interactive API documentation with Swagger UI
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error reporting with appropriate status codes
Limitations
- Repository bundling has a 5-minute timeout
- Large WASM files might exceed processing limits
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| `GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY` | GCP service account credentials JSON | - |
| `DISABLE_GCP_INTEGRATION` | Set to "true" to disable GCP uploads | - |
| `SENTRY_INGEST_URL` | Sentry ingest URL | - |
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
// Code blockFrequently asked questions
What is mcp-bundler?
mcp-bundler is A microservice for bundling MCP servers from GitHub repositories and preparing it for deployment.
How do I install mcp-bundler?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is mcp-bundler open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/highlight-ing/mcp-bundler and has 28 stars.
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