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Browse 6,627+ Model Context Protocol servers for Claude, Cursor, and VS Code. Find the perfect tools for your AI workflow.
Scans code repositories locally for secrets, Infrastructure as Code misconfigurations, software composition analysis vulnerabilities, and static application security testing issue…
Integrate with the Datadog API to manage incidents, monitors, logs, dashboards, metrics, traces, and hosts.
Enables Claude to interact with DataForSEO APIs and obtain SEO data through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.
Enhances Claude 3.5 Sonnet's responses by incorporating structured reasoning from DeepSeek R1 through the OpenRouter API.
Provides .NET sample code for creating and using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients.
Enables natural language interaction with eBooks in EPUB and PDF formats through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
Query Erick Wendel's contributions across various platforms using natural language.
Build simple projects with logging and automatically fix issues based on logs for esp-idf build commands.
Integrates Google Maps API functionalities with LLM processing capabilities through a Model Context Protocol server.
Inspects and analyzes running Go processes to provide insights into goroutine states and memory usage.
Provides a flexible server and web application for deploying Hugging Face Hub API and search endpoints.
Enables interaction with JFrog Platform APIs for repository management, build tracking, and more.
Enables local web searching functionality within the ChatWise application.
Enables LLMs to retrieve application telemetry data, analyze distributed traces, and use results from SQL queries executed via Logfire APIs.
Enables Large Language Models to execute AWS Lambda functions as tools via Anthropic's Model Control Protocol (MCP) without code modifications.
Provides programmatic control over system operations including mouse, keyboard, window management, and screen capture functionality.
Manage MCP servers within the Claude App ecosystem through a command-line interface.
Provides knowledge graph management capabilities for large language models, enabling persistent memory across conversations.
Enables searching and retrieving Turkish legislation from the Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi via a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface.
Enables an MCP client to play a game of Minesweeper.
Enables communication between components in a model-driven system using the Model Context Protocol.
Analyzes Next.js app directory structures to help LLMs understand API routes.
Enables seamless integration between Ollama's local LLM models and Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatible applications.
Enables interaction with Naver's OpenAPI services through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
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:
For detailed setup guides, see our Complete MCP Server Setup Guide →
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.