Awesome MCP List
A concise list for mcp servers
What is Awesome MCP List?
Awesome MCP List is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to concise list for mcp servers
A concise list for mcp servers
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A concise list for mcp servers
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx awesome-mcp-listConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Awesome MCP List
Awesome MCP List is a curated, community-maintained directory of MCP servers that lets AI assistants browse and discover available integrations through natural language queries. Rather than being an integration to external services itself, this MCP server gives your AI client the ability to search, filter, and retrieve information about hundreds of MCP servers across categories like databases, developer tools, cloud platforms, and communication services — making it a meta-tool for exploring the MCP ecosystem.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed on your machine
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf
- npm or npx available in your terminal (comes bundled with Node.js)
Verify Node.js is installed
The server runs via npx and requires Node.js 18 or higher. Check your version before proceeding.
node --version
npx --versionTest the server runs correctly
Run the server directly with npx to confirm the package is accessible from npm.
npx awesome-mcp-listAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Edit claude_desktop_config.json to register the awesome-mcp-list server so your AI client can query the MCP directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"awesome-mcp-list": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["awesome-mcp-list"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop (or your chosen MCP client) so it picks up the new server configuration.
Awesome MCP List Examples
Client configuration
Minimal claude_desktop_config.json entry to enable the Awesome MCP List server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"awesome-mcp-list": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["awesome-mcp-list"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use the server to discover MCP integrations for specific use cases.
- "List all MCP servers available for working with PostgreSQL databases"
- "What MCP servers are available for Slack or team communication?"
- "Find MCP servers in the finance or cryptocurrency category"
- "Show me MCP servers that integrate with AWS or cloud platforms"
- "What developer tool MCP servers are most popular?"Troubleshooting Awesome MCP List
npx awesome-mcp-list exits immediately with no output
The server is designed to be invoked by an MCP client via stdio, not run interactively in a terminal. This behavior is expected — add it to your client config and use it through the AI interface.
Server not found in npx — 'package not found' error
Ensure your npm registry is reachable (`npm ping`) and that Node.js 18+ is installed. Try `npx --yes awesome-mcp-list` to force a fresh install, or check the GitHub repository for an alternative install method.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awesome MCP List
What is Awesome MCP List?
Awesome MCP List is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that concise list for mcp servers It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Awesome MCP List?
Follow the installation instructions on the Awesome MCP List GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Awesome MCP List?
Awesome MCP List works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Awesome MCP List free to use?
Yes, Awesome MCP List is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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