What is Rube?
Rube is a universal MCP that enables you to take actions across 600+ applications from within your AI chat, be it Cursor, Claude, VS Code, etc. It manages authentication and tool selection seamlessly and securely within the chat.
Problem
Users currently need to manually manage authentication and switch between 600+ applications to complete tasks, leading to inefficient workflows, time-consuming tool switching, and security risks from fragmented authentication.
Solution
A universal middleware control panel (MCP) tool that allows users to execute actions across 600+ apps directly within AI chat interfaces (e.g., Cursor, Claude) with automated authentication and tool selection.
Customers
Developers, product managers, and tech professionals who rely on multiple apps and prioritize workflow automation, especially those using AI-driven coding/development environments.
Unique Features
Seamless in-chat authentication, unified API for 600+ apps, AI-native integration (no-code setup), and secure credential management within existing workflows.
User Comments
Saves hours daily by automating app switching
Game-changer for AI-assisted development
Simplifies complex cross-platform tasks
Secure authentication handling
Supports niche tools other platforms ignore
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 2,400+ upvotes, 12k+ active users, partnerships with Cursor/VS Code communities, and featured on 100+ dev blogs as of Q3 2024.
Market Size
The global workflow automation market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2025, with AI-integrated tools growing at 24% CAGR (Gartner 2023).
