> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mcp-assistant.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Gateway Overview

> Learn how the mcp-ts MCP Gateway bridges local stdio MCP servers to remote clients like ChatGPT and Claude through a single secure tunnel.

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The **MCP Gateway** is a secure utility that exposes your local Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to the cloud. By creating a secure tunnel, it allows remote AI assistants to interact with tools on your machine (like your local filesystem or databases) as if they were local to the assistant.

### Key Benefits

* **Connectivity**: Connect local tools to ChatGPT, Claude, and other cloud-based MCP clients.
* **Security**: Securely tunnel traffic without opening ports or configuring complex firewalls.
* **Unified Hub**: Manage all your local-to-cloud connections through a single persistent bridge.