Open-Source Enterprise MCP Gateway Adds OAuth 2.0, RBAC, and Tool Access Controls

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A new open-source enterprise MCP (Model Context Protocol) gateway has been introduced with built-in security features aimed at production AI deployments. The solution incorporates OAuth 2.0 authentication to manage identity and authorization across services. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is included to restrict user permissions based on defined roles. Tool access control mechanisms further limit which AI tools or functions specific users or systems can invoke. The project was shared by developer Anthony Max on DEV Community on August 5, targeting teams building secure AI and web applications.

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