Why Stacklok matters
Stacklok, founded in 2023 by Kubernetes co-creator Craig McLuckie, builds ToolHive, an Apache 2.0 licensed platform for deploying MCP servers with a vetted registry, network isolation and access controls. In April 2026 Joe Beda, the other Kubernetes co-creator, joined as CTO. ToolHive is a leading open source option for enterprises that need to control which tools their AI agents can reach.
The numberKubernetes co-creator Joe Beda joined Stacklok as CTO in April 2026
On The Agentic 80
Listed under Agent security and governance. Who watches the agents.
Quick answers
- What does Stacklok do?
- Maker of ToolHive, an open source platform for securely running and governing MCP servers for AI agents. Stacklok, founded in 2023 by Kubernetes co-creator Craig McLuckie, builds ToolHive, an Apache 2.0 licensed platform for deploying MCP servers with a vetted registry, network isolation and access controls.
- What AI capabilities does Stacklok offer?
- Stacklok offers ToolHive, an open source platform for running and governing Model Context Protocol servers that AI agents use to call tools. Business users can deploy MCP servers, apply access controls, and manage which tools agents may invoke. This gives teams a consistent way to connect agents to approved services while limiting ungoverned tool use in day to day operations.
- Why is Stacklok on The Agentic 80?
- Stacklok is listed under Agent security and governance. Who watches the agents. Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda joined Stacklok as CTO in April 2026.
- Where is Stacklok based, and who owns it?
- Stacklok is based in Seattle, WA, was founded in 2023 and is private, Series A.