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mcp-toolbox for Mac

MCP server for databases

Quick answer: mcp-toolbox is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mcp-toolbox. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 618 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mcp-toolbox is

mcp-toolbox is a data tool for macOS: MCP server for databases.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/googleapis/mcp-toolbox.

How to install mcp-toolbox

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install mcp-toolbox.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mcp-toolbox on Mac?

Run brew install mcp-toolbox in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is mcp-toolbox open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does mcp-toolbox run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is mcp-toolbox?

It was installed 618 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1363 in this catalogue.

What version of mcp-toolbox is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.0.