The Best Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers
A curated directory of 61+ MCP servers — the open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT connect to your real tools, data, and APIs.
Featured MCP Servers
Hand-picked for reliability, breadth, and active maintenance.
by GitHub
Read and write GitHub repos, issues, PRs, and workflows.
by Anthropic
Read and write local files inside an allowed directory.
by Browserbase· archived
Cloud browser automation for LLMs via Browserbase and Stagehand.
by ElevenLabs· deprecated
Text-to-Speech, voice cloning, and audio processing APIs.
by Anthropic· archived
Run read-only SQL queries against a Postgres database.
by Notion
Create, search, and update Notion pages and databases.
by Tavily AI
Tavily search and extract for LLM-optimized web data.
by Bright Data
Real-time web data extraction with bot detection bypass.
by Mendable AI
Advanced LLM-friendly web scraping, crawling, and search.
by Vercel
Trigger deployments, inspect projects, and read build logs.
by Cloudflare
Manage Workers, D1, KV, R2, and Queues with natural language.
by 21st.dev
Generate UI components from natural language inside your IDE.
by Penpot· archived
Open-source design and prototyping platform with native MCP.
by Framelink
Simplified Figma layout data for AI coding agents.
by ahujasid
Prompt-assisted 3D modeling and scene control inside Blender.
by DayuanJiang
AI-driven diagram generation for the draw.io platform.
by Ahrefs
SEO, backlinks, and rank tracking via the Ahrefs API.
Browse by category
Developer Tools
Code, version control, CI/CD, and developer workflows.
by GitHub
Read and write GitHub repos, issues, PRs, and workflows.
by Anthropic
Read and write local files inside an allowed directory.
by n8n
Build, validate, and run n8n workflows programmatically.
by Browserbase· archived
Cloud browser automation for LLMs via Browserbase and Stagehand.
by ElevenLabs· deprecated
Text-to-Speech, voice cloning, and audio processing APIs.
by JetBrains· deprecated
Proxy requests to IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, and Android Studio.
by Semgrep· deprecated
Scan code for security vulnerabilities with static analysis.
by Stripe
Stripe APIs for agentic payment, billing, and subscription flows.
Databases
SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph, and search databases.
by Anthropic· archived
Run read-only SQL queries against a Postgres database.
by Anthropic· archived
Query and modify a local SQLite database file.
by Qdrant
Connect models to a Qdrant vector database for semantic memory.
by ClickHouse
Read-only SQL access to ClickHouse for analytics workloads.
by Neo4j
Natural-language queries over Neo4j graph databases.
by Elastic· deprecated
Connect Elasticsearch indices to any MCP client.
Productivity
Docs, notes, calendars, CRM, and project management.
by Notion
Create, search, and update Notion pages and databases.
by Linear
Manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles from chat.
by Asana
Create tasks, projects, and portfolios in Asana.
by Apollo.io
Search contacts and companies for sales prospecting.
by Google
Read events, suggest times, and book meetings.
by Google
Search, read, and create files in Google Drive.
Communication
Email, chat, and meeting platforms.
by Slack
Read channels and send messages with Slack permissions.
by Google
Search threads, draft replies, and label messages.
by Zoom
Search meetings, get recordings, and pull transcripts.
Search & Web
Web search, fetch, and content extraction.
by Anthropic
Fetch and convert web pages to markdown for the model.
by Perplexity AI
Real-time, web-wide search via the Perplexity Sonar API.
by Exa Labs
AI-native web search via the Exa Search API.
Web Scraping & Browsers
Browser automation, scraping, and data extraction.
by Tavily AI
Tavily search and extract for LLM-optimized web data.
by Bright Data
Real-time web data extraction with bot detection bypass.
by Mendable AI
Advanced LLM-friendly web scraping, crawling, and search.
by Hyperbrowser AI
Scrape, crawl, and use cloud browser agents.
by Anthropic· archived
Browser automation for scraping and screenshots.
Deployment & DevOps
Cloud providers, deployment, and infrastructure.
by Vercel
Trigger deployments, inspect projects, and read build logs.
by Cloudflare
Manage Workers, D1, KV, R2, and Queues with natural language.
by Cloudflare
Workers AI and AI Gateway integration for client apps.
by Sentry
Pull error events and issues into the agent context.
Design Tools
Design platforms, 3D, CAD, and creative software.
by Figma
Read frames and components and convert designs to code.
by Canva
Generate, edit, and export Canva designs from chat.
by 21st.dev
Generate UI components from natural language inside your IDE.
by Penpot· archived
Open-source design and prototyping platform with native MCP.
by Framelink
Simplified Figma layout data for AI coding agents.
by ahujasid
Prompt-assisted 3D modeling and scene control inside Blender.
by DayuanJiang
AI-driven diagram generation for the draw.io platform.
by Grab
Cursor agents read and modify Figma files programmatically.
by sonnylazuardi
WebSocket bridge between Cursor and Figma for live edits.
by arinspunk
Claude Desktop direct integration for Figma design workflows.
by samuelgursky
Natural-language control of DaVinci Resolve video editing.
by neka-nat
Parametric control of FreeCAD 3D modeling via MCP.
by lamaalrajih
Project management and PCB design analysis for KiCad.
by mixelpixx
Natural-language PCB design, routing, and Gerber export.
by mikechambers
Drive Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro from an LLM.
by vkhanhqui
Local Figma access without REST API rate limits.
by monday.com
monday.com's official React UI library and tooling.
by better-auth
Search 200K+ icons from 150+ collections via MCP or CLI.
by Manavarya09
Extract a full design system from any live website.
by jau123
Local-GPU image generation with a curated prompt library.
by Excalidraw Community
Stream hand-drawn diagrams with smooth camera control.
by WJZ-P
Automate Gemini web for image generation and chat via CDP.
Analytics & Monitoring
Web analytics, SEO, observability, and dashboards.
by Ahrefs
SEO, backlinks, and rank tracking via the Ahrefs API.
by Grafana Labs
Search dashboards, query Prometheus/Loki, and manage alerts.
Data Science & Research
AI search, financial data, and structured research.
by Financial Datasets
Real-time and historical stock market data for AI assistants.
What is the Model Context Protocol?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard introduced by Anthropic that defines how AI assistants connect to external tools and data sources. Instead of every model writing custom integrations for every API, MCP gives them one common interface — a bit like LSP for editors and language servers.
An MCP server wraps an external system (a database, a SaaS API, a local filesystem) and exposes a list of tools and resources. An MCP client — your IDE, chat app, or agent — connects to that server and lets the model call those tools with your approval.
The result: any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT, and more) instantly works with any MCP server in this directory.
How to use an MCP server
- 1Pick a client
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with the Anthropic extension, or any agent SDK that supports MCP.
- 2Add the server to your client config
Most clients use a JSON config (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or .mcp.json). Each entry has a command, args, and env vars for API tokens.
- 3Scope credentials carefully
Use API tokens with the minimum permissions you need, and prefer per-project tokens. Avoid giving an MCP server full admin access.
- 4Approve tool calls before they run
Most clients show a confirmation prompt before each tool call. Read the inputs — especially for destructive actions like writes or deletes.
MCP FAQs
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in November 2024 that lets AI assistants connect to external tools and data sources through a uniform interface. OpenAI and Google DeepMind adopted it in early 2025. It standardizes how a model discovers, invokes, and receives results from tools — similar to how LSP standardizes editor/language interactions.
Which AI clients support MCP servers?
As of 2026, MCP is supported by Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code (Anthropic extension), GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT. Any agent SDK that implements the MCP client spec also works. Most clients use a JSON config file to register servers.
Are MCP servers safe to install?
Treat MCP servers like any third-party software. Prefer official servers directly from the vendor. For community servers, review the source code before installing. Scope API tokens to the minimum permissions needed, and use per-project tokens rather than global admin credentials. Most clients show a confirmation prompt before each tool call — read the inputs, especially for write or delete actions.
What is the difference between official and community MCP servers?
Official MCP servers are built and maintained by the tool's own vendor (e.g., the GitHub MCP server by GitHub, the Notion MCP server by Notion). Community servers are built by third-party developers. Official servers are generally more reliable and receive security updates; community servers may offer capabilities vendors haven't prioritized yet.
Where do I configure MCP servers?
Configuration location depends on your client. Claude Desktop uses claude_desktop_config.json in your home directory. Claude Code uses a .mcp.json file at the project root or global settings.json. Cursor and VS Code expose MCP settings in their Settings UI. Each server entry needs a command (e.g., npx or python), args array, and env object for API credentials.
How many MCP servers are there in 2026?
As of early 2026, public MCP registries index over 20,000 servers across categories including developer tools, databases, productivity, communication, and AI/ML. The ecosystem grew rapidly after OpenAI and Google adopted the protocol in 2025. The MCP SDK records around 97 million monthly downloads.
Can I run an MCP server locally without a cloud subscription?
Yes. Many MCP servers run locally via npx or as a Python script. You only need a cloud subscription if the underlying API (e.g., GitHub, Notion, Slack) requires one. Self-hosted MCP servers let you connect local files, databases, or private APIs without sending data to external services.
What is the best MCP server for developers?
For developers, the most widely used MCP servers are the GitHub MCP server (code review, issues, PRs), the Filesystem server (local file access), and the Postgres or SQLite servers (database queries). If you deploy on Vercel, the official Vercel MCP server is also highly recommended.
Does MCP replace function calling / tool use in the API?
No. MCP is a higher-level protocol that sits on top of tool use. It standardizes how tools are discovered and described so that any MCP-compatible client can connect to any MCP server without custom integration code. Under the hood, the model still uses its native tool-calling mechanism.
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