Tic-Tac-Toe
Enables AI assistants to play tic-tac-toe through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.
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Enables AI assistants to play tic-tac-toe through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.
Enables the Cursor IDE to interact with TiDB AI.
Integrates Claude AI with Tiger Brokers' trading platform, enabling AI-powered financial operations and real-time market interactions.
Integrates Slack data in real-time to power agentic AI assistants with conversational memory.
Provides precise, timezone-aware date and time operations for various applications, particularly to assist AI models.
Provides comprehensive time manipulation capabilities for AI models, including timezone conversions, date arithmetic, and business day calculations.
Enables AI assistants to interact with Asana for task and project management through the Model Context Protocol.
Analyzes the Titanic dataset using a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable data exploration and analysis with Claude.
Connects TronClass to Claude AI, enabling direct interaction through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Enables AI models and MCP clients to access, analyze, and derive insights from meetings across Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
Enables interaction with Tlon agents, facilitating direct messaging and contact management through natural language commands.
Empowers AI agents to programmatically control Tmux sessions and interact with terminal interfaces.
Enables AI assistants to manage todo lists stored in a simple Markdown file.
Enables managing todo.txt files through natural language using AI assistants like Claude Desktop.
Manages and tracks personal ToDos locally, integrating with AI assistants like Claude Desktop.
Generates images using Together AI's image generation models.
Enables high-quality image generation using the Flux.1 Schnell model via the Together AI platform.
Enables interaction with the TON Blockchain, facilitating operations like sending transactions and checking balances.
Automates tasks with an AI-powered platform for developing and deploying modular tools.
Integrates the Gen AI Toolbox functionalities into LlamaIndex LLM applications for advanced orchestration and GenAI model interaction.
Enables AI assistants to interact directly with ToolJet instances through the Model Context Protocol.
Enables AI assistants to access and manage torero services, decorators, repositories, and secrets.
Provides a container image for the torero automation platform, designed for easy deployment and experimentation.
Tracks Tornado Cash deposits and withdrawals to reveal hidden asset trails and wallet interactions.
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.