kong
MCPApache-2.0
Kong is a cloud-native API, LLM, and MCP gateway with high performance and extensible plugins.
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kubefwd
MCPOpen sourceBulk port forwarding Kubernetes services to localhost with unique IPs, TUI, and MCP support.
4.2kApache-2.0
Bulk port forwarding Kubernetes services for local development.
Pros
- +Bulk forwarding of all services in a namespace with one command
- +Unique loopback IP per service eliminates port conflicts
- +Interactive TUI with live traffic metrics and pod logs
- +Auto-reconnect and MCP integration for AI assistants
Cons
- −Requires sudo/root privileges to modify /etc/hosts
- −Primarily CLI-based, may have learning curve for beginners
- −Limited to Kubernetes environments
Target audience: Developers working with Kubernetes who need seamless local access to cluster services for development and testing.
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