ToolHive for Mac
Desktop application to install, manage, and run MCP servers
brew install --cask toolhive-studio. The project is open source.
It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What ToolHive is
ToolHive is a utility for macOS: desktop application to install, manage, and run MCP servers.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/stacklok/toolhive-studio.
How to install ToolHive
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask toolhive-studio.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install ToolHive on Mac?
Run brew install --cask toolhive-studio in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is ToolHive open source?
Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: stacklok/toolhive-studio.
Does ToolHive run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is ToolHive?
It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6156 in this catalogue.
What version of ToolHive is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.40.2.