How much does it cost to build an MCP server?

At Toolbridge: $4,500 fixed for a production MCP server on your API, or $7,500 with submissions to the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok directories. A one-week pilot is $1,500.

How much does a Claude connector cost?

A Claude connector is an MCP server, so the same prices apply: $4,500 fixed, or $7,500 including directory submissions. The same build also works in ChatGPT and Grok.

What changes the price?

Mostly the number of actions and the sign-in setup. The fixed price covers up to 15 actions on your existing OAuth or API keys. Extra actions and add-ons are listed under Pricing on the home page.

Are there ongoing costs?

Hosting runs in your own Cloudflare or Vercel account. Care (updates when the MCP spec or the directories change) is optional, from $400/mo.

Half at kickoff, half on acceptance. You own the code on final payment.

Can we see it working first?

Yes. The free demo is built on your public API. Unlisted, not indexed, sample data. No call needed.

How much does an MCP server cost?

At Toolbridge, a production MCP server on your API costs $4,500 fixed and takes 10 business days. With submissions to the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok directories it is $7,500. A one-week pilot is $1,500, credited if you continue, and care is from $400/mo.

Get a free demo Guide: MCP servers for SaaS

Which matters have deadlines this week, and who's responsible?

Used Smokeball15 tasks due

15 open deadlines across 9 matters this week, 2 already overdue:

Matter	Deadline	Responsible
Henderson divorce	Final disclosure to client, overdue	Margaret Hartwell
Lindqvist Bakery lease	Redline to landlord counsel, today	Priya Shah
State v. Marsh	ALR hearing request, tomorrow	Margaret Hartwell

Margaret has 6 of the 15. Want me to pull the Henderson documents?

Smokeball demo build in Claude. Sample data.

What you get

Pilot: $1,500, one week
Build: $4,500, up to 15 actions
Build + directory submissions: $7,500
Care: from $400/mo
Half at kickoff, half on acceptance

FAQ

How much does it cost to build an MCP server?: At Toolbridge: $4,500 fixed for a production MCP server on your API, or $7,500 with submissions to the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok directories. A one-week pilot is $1,500.
How much does a Claude connector cost?: A Claude connector is an MCP server, so the same prices apply: $4,500 fixed, or $7,500 including directory submissions. The same build also works in ChatGPT and Grok.
What changes the price?: Mostly the number of actions and the sign-in setup. The fixed price covers up to 15 actions on your existing OAuth or API keys. Extra actions and add-ons are listed under Pricing on the home page.
Are there ongoing costs?: Hosting runs in your own Cloudflare or Vercel account. Care (updates when the MCP spec or the directories change) is optional, from $400/mo.
How do we pay?: Half at kickoff, half on acceptance. You own the code on final payment.
Can we see it working first?: Yes. The free demo is built on your public API. Unlisted, not indexed, sample data. No call needed.

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