camel
Apache Camel is an open source integration framework with 350+ connectors. Write routes in Java, YAML, or XML. Run on Spring Boot, Quarkus, or standalone. Apache License 2.0.
- 6.4k stars
- 5.2k forks
- 89 open issues
- Language: Java
- License: Apache-2.0
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/apache/camel- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Clone https://github.com/apache/camel and follow its README for install instructions.
Editor's note
Apache Camel is a Java-based open source integration framework that lets developers define routing and mediation rules using domain-specific languages including Java, XML, Groovy, and YAML, with IDE autocompletion support for all of them. It connects systems over transports such as HTTP, ActiveMQ, JMS, CXF, and MINA through a unified URI-based API, meaning the same code patterns work regardless of the underlying transport. The framework ships with an extensive catalog of components, data formats, and language extensions, and integrates with Spring, Quarkus, and CDI. Its MCP server classification indicates it exposes Camel capabilities as a Model Context Protocol server, allowing Claude to interact with Camel routes and integration pipelines directly. The library is intentionally lightweight with minimal dependencies, making it embeddable in any Java application. Integration architects, backend developers building microservices, and teams running event-driven or Kubernetes-based workloads on Spring Boot or Quarkus are the primary beneficiaries.
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What people ask about camel
What is apache/camel?
apache/camel is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Apache Camel is an open source integration framework with 350+ connectors. Write routes in Java, YAML, or XML. Run on Spring Boot, Quarkus, or standalone. Apache License 2.0. It has 6.4k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install camel?
You can install camel by cloning the repository (https://github.com/apache/camel) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is apache/camel safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed apache/camel and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains apache/camel?
apache/camel is maintained by apache. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 89 open issues.
Are there alternatives to camel?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.