Unofficial Mapy.com
Provides an unofficial MCP server for the mapy.cz API.
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Provides an unofficial MCP server for the mapy.cz API.
Enables AI clients to interact with the Unpaywall API for searching articles, retrieving metadata, finding open-access links, and extracting text from OA PDFs.
Enables version control and programmatic management of Unreal Engine's UMG UI assets by converting them to and from human-readable JSON files.
Enables interaction with Unreal Engine instances through remote Python code execution.
Provides an MCP server for Unsloth, enabling faster LLM fine-tuning with reduced memory usage.
Enables interaction with the Up Bank API through MCP-enabled clients.
Retrieves account balances and transactions from your Up Bank account via an MCP server.
Provides a fast Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange platform.
Provides a file upload service leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Exposes Upsun cloud platform APIs as Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools for AI assistants.
Connects Uptime Agent monitoring systems to AI assistants like Claude using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Enables LM Studio to fetch web page text and links directly from URLs.
Captures screenshots of specified URLs and returns the access URL for the captured image.
Enables security-focused large language model agents to natively access and utilize the urlDNA threat intelligence platform for threat detection and URL analysis.
Streamlines access to and analysis of U.S. government spending data from the USAspending.gov API for AI agents.
Provides AWS CLI functionality through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
Provides weather and stock information via Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Facilitates interaction with the UseGrant API through the Model Context Protocol.
Provides an MCP-compatible server with tools to query comprehensive Chinese company data, enabling seamless integration with large language models.
Manages user information via a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, built using Context7 Best Practices and a clean layered architecture.
Returns the user's timezone based on their IP address when called from a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) client.
Provides a collection of standalone Python scripts implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for various utility functions.
Queries the USGS Earthquake API using natural language through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
Retrieve real-time water data including stream flow, gage height, and temperature from USGS monitoring stations.
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.