mcp-remote (proxy)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 100/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.15.2 · Package mcp-remote · Repo punkpeye/mcp-remote
Summary: mcp-remote (proxy) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 3 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install mcp-remote (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 1s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 3 tools listed in 2.2s. |
| maintenance | pass | 25 | Repo pushed 1 days before test; 1,640 GitHub stars. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~230 tokens for 3 tools (1,061 bytes) · about 3% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
ask_wiki_question, read_wiki_contents, read_wiki_structure
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-remote-proxy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.deepwiki.com/mcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is mcp-remote (proxy) deprecated?
No. mcp-remote was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces mcp-remote (proxy)?
Nothing; mcp-remote (proxy) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does mcp-remote (proxy) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 3 tools.
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