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Updates, insights, and MCP know-how from the team at Stacklok

November 04, 2025

Token exchange with ToolHive & Okta for MCP authentication to GraphQL

Implement token exchange between Okta authorization servers for MCP-to-GraphQL authentication. Practical tutorial with Apollo GraphQL backend and VS Code integration.

October 30, 2025

Beyond API keys: Token exchange, identity federation, and MCP

Move beyond static API keys to short-lived tokens with RFC 8693 token exchange. ToolHive enables secure deployment across trust boundaries with federation support.

October 28, 2025

Cut token waste from AI workflows with the ToolHive MCP Optimizer

MCP Optimizer uses smart tool selection to reduce token usage by 85%. Give your context window a break by loading relevant tools only when they’re needed.

October 14, 2025

Test and tune MCP servers instantly in the ToolHive Playground

Simplify your AI agent development with instant validation, detailed logging, and conversational server management. Supports multiple AI model providers.

October 06, 2025

Seamless remote MCP server support with ToolHive

Connect to remote MCP servers with native OAuth/OIDC support and dynamic client registration. Unified commands work for both local and remote servers.

September 30, 2025

From black box to observable: Deploy ToolHive with OTel + Prometheus

Hands-on tutorial for deploying ToolHive with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana in Kubernetes. Transform black-box MCP servers into observable services.