South Forge AI
Southbound Software builds focused, dependable, and practical software tools for real work, prioritizing security, local-first data, and direct accountability.
At a Glance
- AI Developers
- Autonomous Agent Builders
- Gig Economy Workers
- OTR Truck Drivers
- +1 more
AI Tools by South Forge AI
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Toolport
Open Source Local MCP Gateway
Conduit
Local MCP Gateway for Agents
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Latest News
South Forge AI rebrands to Southbound Software
Announcement of Matteshot for Windows 11
Toolport v0.3.16 released with live tool refresh and diagnostics
Toolport adds 'Tokens Saved' counter to track lazy discovery impact
Products & Services
A free and open-source local MCP (Model Context Protocol) gateway for AI clients (Claude, Cursor, etc.) that keeps tool definitions lean via lazy discovery.
Governance and shared MCP server sets for organizations with access controls and audit trails.
A native Windows 11 screenshot and recording tool focusing on finished, share-ready images with local OCR and editing.
A multi-provider desktop workspace shell for various AI models and tools (Beta).
Market Position
Positions itself against cloud-based MCP portals (like Cloudflare) by offering a local-first, privacy-focused gateway that keeps keys on the user's machine. Competes with broad ڈیزائن tools by offering focused, share-ready output (Matteshot).
Leadership
Founders
Tyler South
Spent more than 15 years in IT service environments, working across cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, email authentication, firewalls, cloud systems, and business workflows.
Executive Team
Tyler South
Founder
Independent software builder with a deep background in IT and cybersecurity.
Founding Story
Originally started as South Forge AI during the AI boom, the studio rebranded to Southbound Software in 2026 to reflect a broader focus on high-quality desktop tools that solve specific problems, with or without AI.
Business Model
Revenue Model
Open core model; free open-source desktop apps with paid subscriptions for team governance (Toolport Teams) and one-time licenses for premium desktop tools (Matteshot).
Pricing Tiers
Free and open source local gateway.
Up to 5 people, one shared server set, safety policy, 30-day audit trail.
Up to 5 people, then $12/person. Adds access control, roles, budgets, and full audit history.
One-time personal license; no subscription.
Target Markets
- AI Developers
- Autonomous Agent Builders
- Gig Economy Workers
- OTR Truck Drivers
- X (Twitter) Builders
- AI developers managing multiple clients
- Engineering teams governing shared MCP servers
- Windows 11 power users seeking better screenshot and clipboard management