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.
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).