Model Context Protocols (MCPs)

Browse Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are standardized interfaces that allow large language models and AI agents to securely interact with external systems, tools, and data stores. Instead of relying on bespoke integrations, an MCP server exposes defined tools, resources, and prompts over a unified protocol. This architecture enables AI coding assistants, desktop agents, and autonomous workflows to query databases, manipulate local files, execute terminal commands, and call external APIs with fine-grained control.

This directory catalogs 1186 active MCP servers structured across 20 functional domains. Developers can browse servers organized by target environment and capability, including Databases & Data Stores for querying relational and vector backends, Developer Tools & Code Intelligence for IDE enhancements, and DevOps, CI/CD & Version Control for deployment automation. Additional domains include Cloud & Infrastructure, Security & Compliance, Browser & Web Automation, AI Memory & Context, and Files, Documents & PDFs. Each category groups servers designed to grant models access to specific operational layers without requiring custom middleware.

Selecting the right MCP server depends on your client environment, transport protocol, and execution runtime. First, confirm compatibility with your AI client, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or custom agent runtimes built on the MCP SDK. Second, inspect the server transport type; most run locally over standard input/output (stdio), while others operate remotely via Server-Sent Events (SSE) or WebSockets. Finally, evaluate the required permission scopes and authentication mechanisms. Production workflows benefit from servers that enforce read-only modes or explicit confirmation prompts prior to executing destructive actions on your infrastructure.

Compare the top MCP servers

MCP serverWhat it connects toTypeRepository
Qlik CloudInteract with Qlik Cloud applications and extract data from visualizations using the Qlik Cloud API.Unknownhttps://github.com/jwaxman19/qlik-mcp
WebRTC MCP Chat ServerA remote WebRTC chat server with secure temporary rooms and MCP support for background agents.Unknownhttps://github.com/brysgo/webrtc-mcp-chat
QuantConnectA server for local interactions with the QuantConnect API.Unknownhttps://github.com/QuantConnect/mcp-server
QdrantImplement semantic memory layer on top of the Qdrant vector search engineOpen Sourcehttps://github.com/qdrant/mcp-server-qdrant
PHP MCP Server for LaravelA Laravel wrapper for the php-mcp/server library to expose Laravel applications as MCP servers.Open Sourcehttps://github.com/php-mcp/laravel
PermShell MCPExecute shell commands with permission notifications.Unknownhttps://github.com/mcollina/perm-shell-mcp
PDF ToolsA server for manipulating PDF files, including merging, page extraction, and searching.Unknownhttps://github.com/hanweg/mcp-pdf-tools
Penpot MCP ServerIntegrates AI language models with the Penpot design platform to automate design workflows.Open Sourcehttps://github.com/montevive/penpot-mcp
Python MSSQL MCP ServerA Python MCP server for Microsoft SQL Server, enabling schema inspection and SQL query execution.Open Sourcehttps://github.com/amornpan/py-mcp-mssql
Python Notebook MCPEnables AI assistants to interact with local Jupyter notebooks (.ipynb).Unknownhttps://github.com/UsamaK98/python-notebook-mcp

What is an MCP server?

An MCP server is an application that implements the Model Context Protocol to expose data, tools, and prompts to AI assistants. It standardizes how models read external context and trigger actions in external systems.

Which clients support MCP servers?

Clients supporting MCP include Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue, and various open-source autonomous agent frameworks that implement the Model Context Protocol client specifications.

Are MCP servers free or paid?

The majority of MCP servers are open-source and free to run locally. However, some servers interface with third-party commercial APIs, cloud providers, or proprietary platforms that require paid subscriptions or API keys.

How can developers submit a new MCP server?

Developers can submit a server by providing its repository link, documentation, supported transport protocols (stdio or SSE), license type, and category classification through the FastPedia submission form.

How are MCP listings ranked in the directory?

Listings are ranked using objective criteria, including repository maintenance activity, implementation completeness, documentation quality, community usage signals, and protocol compliance.

Are MCP servers safe to run locally?

MCP servers execute locally with the permissions of the host environment. Users should inspect server source code, verify required file system and network privileges, and configure client-side approval prompts before granting execution rights.

  • ShellAgent — An MCP server for executing shell commands, requiring Node.js 18 or newer.
  • Simple Animal Data MCP Server — A simple MCP server providing static information about animals like cats, dogs, and birds.
  • Shell MCP Server — Executes secure shell commands with configurable directory, shell, and timeout validation.
  • Sherlock Domains — A server to buy and manage domains with Sherlock.
  • Shine Tools MCP Server — Provides tech radar recommendations, customer management, product catalog, and invoicing functionality using external JSON data files.
  • Shiprocket — Manage Shiprocket logistics, including checking rates, creating and tracking orders, and managing shipments.
  • Shortcuts — Access and run Apple Shortcuts. Allows AI assistants to list, view, and execute your shortcuts.
  • Shopify Dev — A command-line tool for interacting with Shopify's Admin GraphQL API, Functions, and Polaris Web Components.
  • Shipyard — The Shipyard CLI provides an MCP server for agents to manage Shipyard environments directly: by pulling logs, comparing branches, running tests, and stopping/starting environments..
  • Simple arXiv — Search and retrieve academic papers from the arXiv repository via its API.
  • Shopify — Integrates with the Shopify API to retrieve and manipulate product information.
  • Shodan — Query Shodan's database of internet-connected devices and vulnerabilities using the Shodan API.
  • Simple Files Vectorstore — Provides semantic search across local files by creating vector embeddings from watched directories.
  • SilverBullet MCP Server — An MCP server that enables LLMs and other clients to interact with your SilverBullet notes and data.
  • Simple Loki MCP Server — An MCP server for querying Loki logs via logcli.
  • ShipBoss — An intelligent shipping assistant for managing shipments, requiring a ShipBoss API token.
  • Shortcut — Interact with the Shortcut project management tool, formerly known as Clubhouse.
  • Shopify MCP Server — Interact with Shopify store data such as products, customers, and orders using the GraphQL API.
  • Serpstat API MCP Server — A TypeScript server that integrates Serpstat SEO API with Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants like Claude to access comprehensive SEO data and…
  • ServiceTitan MCP Server — An MCP server for integrating with the ServiceTitan platform.
  • Shell Executor — Execute shell commands safely on a remote server.
  • scan-mcp — Minimal MCP server for scanner capture (ADF/duplex/page-size), batching, and multipage assembly
  • Satellite MCP Server — Performs satellite orbital mechanics calculations using natural language, with a built-in world cities database for location lookup.
  • s3-tools MCP Server — Provides tools for interacting with AWS S3 buckets.
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