Custom Connectors
Custom connectors package proprietary MCP servers so MintMCP can host them for you. Bring your own code, configuration, and dependencies; MintMCP supplies the managed runtime, scaling, and governance layer.
When to Deploy a Custom Connector
- You need to adapt existing internal APIs or data sources into an MCP server for your team; or
- Your MCP server is written using STDIO transport but you want to host it on MintMCP to deploy it to your team.
CLI-First Deployment
Custom connectors are published with the MintMCP CLI (currently distributed as @mintmcp/hosted-cli). The CLI bundles your server, uploads artifacts, and manages rollout to the managed runtime. See Hosted Server CLI for usage instructions.
Expose through Virtual MCP Servers
Once your custom connector reports a healthy status, add it to a Virtual MCP server and curate the tool set before sharing it with users (see Virtual MCP Administration and Tool Customization).