Documentation

Everything you need to secure your AI agents with GovernMCP.

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Start here

Get GovernMCP running in under 5 minutes. Connect your first MCP client and define your first policy.

Installation

Install GovernMCP via npm, Docker, or use the managed cloud. Step-by-step setup for every environment.

Core Concepts

Understand policies, rules, action tiers, and how GovernMCP sits between your MCP client and servers.

Policies & Access Control

Writing Policies

Define granular access rules from the dashboard. Scope permissions per tool, action, and integration.

Action Tiers

Classify actions as auto-allow, require-approval, or deny. Configure risk levels for each tool.

Approval Workflows

Set up human-in-the-loop approvals via the dashboard or Slack. Configure timeouts and escalation.

Integrations

MCP Clients

Connect GovernMCP with Cline, Claude Desktop, or any MCP-compatible AI agent.

Slack Integration

Receive approval requests and action notifications directly in your Slack workspace.

Webhooks & API

Use the GovernMCP REST API and webhooks to integrate with your existing toolchain.

Audit & Compliance

Audit Logs

Every agent action is logged with full context — who, what, when, and why. Query and export logs.

Compliance Reports

Generate reports for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and internal compliance reviews.

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