TOS
Manages Volcengine Object Storage (TOS) resources, including buckets, objects, and media processing, through an unofficial interface.
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Manages Volcengine Object Storage (TOS) resources, including buckets, objects, and media processing, through an unofficial interface.
Enables AI models to access Tracxn's database of companies, investors, transactions, and market intelligence via a Model Control Protocol (MCP) server implementation.
Analyzes personalities and matches individuals to job descriptions using traits stored in SQLite databases.
Manage podcasts, episodes, and analytics on Transistor.fm through an MCP server.
Manages the insertion of translation keys into a database, automating cache revalidation and providing detailed insertion reports.
Provides a robust set of Python SQLAlchemy models for managing a travel agency database schema.
Provides a lightweight local service for connecting to and operating a local MySQL database, designed for use with Cursor's MCP service.
Provides a Model Context Protocol server to access the Tsurugi database.
Enables interaction with Turso-hosted LibSQL databases via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Integrates Umami Analytics with various MCP-compatible clients, enabling AI assistants to access website visitor data.
Enhances Claude's capabilities by providing access to website analytics data from Umami.
Provides advanced access to the UniProt protein database through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
Provides a Key-Value storage MCP server built on unjs/unstorage with support for various drivers like Redis, MongoDB, and filesystem.
Provides access to the URLhaus malicious URL database from abuse.ch for threat intelligence.
Logs statistically unusual events in conversations to a SQLite database for later analysis.
Establishes and manages a Milvus vector database, including data ingestion, search functionalities, and integration into AI workflows.
Enables blockchain operations such as smart contract deployment, NFT minting, and IPFS storage management via the Verbwire API.
Provides a modern, open-source analytics stack designed for data-driven organizations.
Provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Vertica databases.
Connects Claude Desktop to a massive gaming database, enabling AI conversations about games with up-to-date information directly within the chat interface.
Integrates live TikTok analytics and insights directly into AI assistants, enabling real-time access to social media data.
Detects real-time stock trading volume imbalances and significant price levels using MongoDB storage.
Integrate SQL Server databases with AI assistants and the Warp terminal, enabling natural language querying, schema exploration, data export, and performance analysis.
Forges wisdom from experiences and insights using a vector database for efficient knowledge management.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers are tools that connect AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and other AI coding tools to external data sources, APIs, and services. They enable AI models to access real-time information, execute code, interact with databases, and perform actions beyond their base capabilities. Check out our curated collection of the best MCP servers for Cursor →
MCP servers act as intermediaries between AI assistants and external systems. When you ask Claude or Cursor to perform a task requiring external data, the MCP server handles the request, fetches the data, and returns it in a format the AI can understand and use.
When selecting an MCP server, consider:
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Everything you need to know about installing, using, and troubleshooting Model Context Protocol.
To install MCP servers in Cursor: 1) Open Cursor settings (Cmd+,), 2) Navigate to MCP Servers section, 3) Click 'Add Server', 4) Enter server configuration (name and command), 5) Restart Cursor. Check out our curated collection of the best MCP servers for Cursor with detailed setup guides.
MCP servers are protocol-level integrations that work across multiple AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, etc.), while VS Code extensions are editor-specific. MCP servers provide context to AI models, whereas extensions add IDE functionality. MCP is more portable and AI-focused.
Most MCP servers listed are open-source and free. Some enterprise connectors (like Salesforce or Jira) may require paid API access to the underlying service, but the MCP server code itself is usually free.
Yes! The Model Context Protocol is open standard. You can build servers in Python or TypeScript/Node.js to expose your own internal APIs or databases to Claude and Cursor.
An MCP server is a lightweight program that exposes specific capabilities (data access, tool execution, prompts) to AI assistants through a standardized protocol. MCP servers allow Claude and other AI models to securely interact with external systems like databases, APIs, file systems, and web services while maintaining security boundaries.
MCP servers connect to Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible clients through a standardized JSON-RPC protocol. When you configure an MCP server in Claude Desktop, Claude can access its resources (data/content), use its tools (functions to execute), and leverage its prompts (templated interactions). The protocol ensures secure, controlled access to external capabilities.
Essential MCP servers for beginners include: Filesystem (local file access), SQLite/PostgreSQL (database queries), GitHub (repository access), Brave Search (web search), and Memory (persistent context). These cover common use cases and have excellent documentation. Start with 2-3 servers and expand based on your needs.
Most MCP servers install via npm (npx) or Python (uvx/pip). Configure them in Claude Desktop's config file (claude_desktop_config.json) by specifying the command, arguments, and any required environment variables like API keys. Our directory links to each server's documentation with specific installation instructions.
MCP servers run locally on your machine with explicit permissions you configure. They can only access resources you authorize, and Claude cannot bypass these boundaries. However, always review server code, use official/verified servers when possible, limit permissions to what's necessary, and be cautious with servers that request broad access.
Resources are data sources Claude can read (files, database results, API responses). Tools are functions Claude can execute (run queries, send messages, create files). Prompts are pre-defined templates for common interactions. Most MCP servers expose one or more of these capability types.
MCP is supported by Claude Desktop (official), Cursor IDE, Continue (VS Code extension), and various community implementations. The protocol is open, so support is expanding to more AI development tools. Check our compatibility filters to find servers tested with your preferred client.
Our MCP servers directory is updated weekly with new servers, documentation improvements, and compatibility updates. We monitor GitHub releases, community contributions, and Anthropic announcements to ensure our listings reflect the latest MCP ecosystem developments.