🚀 Getting Started & Deployment Overview
Welcome to the Getting Started & Deployment guide for Model Context Gateway (MCG).
Model Context Gateway connects Large Language Models, AI coding assistants, and autonomous agents to downstream tools, microservices, and databases through a unified, secure MCP endpoint.
✨ Features Overview
Explore core capabilities: Meta-Mode context optimization, semantic vector routing, 4-stage RBAC, and AES-256 envelope encryption.
🐳 Docker & Containers
Deploy MCG using multi-stage Docker containers, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes with automatic container discovery.
🪟 Windows IIS Deployment
Production IIS in-process hosting using AspNetCoreModuleV2 with native Kerberos/NTLM Windows Authentication.
⚙️ Windows Service & DPAPI
Run MCG as a dedicated Windows Service (SCM) with registry-backed DPAPI envelope encryption for machine secrets.
🏠 Home-Lab Setup
Fast zero-config setup for homelabs, standalone developer workstations, and local LLMs (Ollama, LM Studio).
📊 Support Matrix
Review supported OS platforms, database providers, AI client tools, and downstream MCP transports.
Quick Navigation Roadmap
| Goal | Recommended Guide |
|---|---|
| Understand Product Capabilities | Features Overview |
| Deploy with Docker Compose | Docker Deployment Guide |
| Deploy on Windows Server / IIS | IIS Deployment Guide |
| Run Locally on macOS / Linux / Windows | Homelab Guide |
| Verify Component Compatibility | Support Matrix |