Awesome MCP Servers
⭐ Curated list of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers - tools that extend Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients with custom capabilities.
What is Awesome MCP Servers?
Awesome MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ⭐ curated list of model context protocol (mcp) servers - tools that extend claude desktop, cursor, windsurf, and other mcp clients with custom capabilities.
⭐ Curated list of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers - tools that extend Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients with custom capabilities.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- ⭐ Curated list of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers - too
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx awesome-mcp-serversConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Awesome MCP Servers
Awesome MCP Servers is the canonical community-maintained list of Model Context Protocol server implementations, maintained by punkpeye and mirrored at the glama.ai/mcp/servers web directory. It catalogs production-ready and experimental MCP servers across 50+ categories — databases, browser automation, file systems, code execution, communication tools, monitoring, and more — with language and scope badges for quick filtering. Developers use it to discover existing MCP servers before building their own, understand the breadth of what MCP can integrate, and find reference implementations for specific platforms or APIs.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher (for the npx-based discovery tool)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf
- Internet access to fetch the live catalog
Run the discovery tool via npx
Launch the Awesome MCP Servers discovery tool directly without installing it globally. This starts the MCP server that provides access to the curated server list.
npx awesome-mcp-serversAdd to your MCP client configuration
Register the server in your Claude Desktop or other MCP client config so it is available as a tool in every session.
{
"mcpServers": {
"awesome-mcp-servers": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["awesome-mcp-servers"]
}
}
}Browse the web directory directly
The fastest way to explore the catalog is the glama.ai web directory, which is synced with the GitHub repository and allows filtering by category, language, and scope.
Find and install a specific MCP server
Once you have identified a server from the list, follow its individual README for installation. Most TypeScript servers use npx; Python servers typically use pip or uv.
Awesome MCP Servers Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop config for the Awesome MCP Servers discovery tool.
{
"mcpServers": {
"awesome-mcp-servers": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["awesome-mcp-servers"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for discovering MCP servers via the tool or the GitHub list.
- "Search the awesome-mcp-servers list for database MCP servers"
- "Find MCP servers that work with Slack or communication tools"
- "List all Python-based MCP servers in the monitoring category"
- "Are there any MCP servers for Kubernetes or container management?"
- "What MCP servers exist for browser automation?"Troubleshooting Awesome MCP Servers
npx awesome-mcp-servers fails or returns no results
The list is a curated directory, not a live search API. Check that the npm package awesome-mcp-servers exists and is up to date. As an alternative, browse the live catalog at https://glama.ai/mcp/servers or the GitHub repo at https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers.
A server listed in the directory does not work after installing
The awesome-mcp-servers list includes both production-ready and experimental implementations. Check the individual server's repository for last commit date and open issues. Community members flag broken entries via GitHub issues on the awesome-mcp-servers repo.
Cannot find a server for a specific integration I need
Search the GitHub README with Ctrl+F or use the glama.ai directory's category filter. The list has 50+ categories. If nothing exists, the README links to tutorials on building your own MCP server, and the r/mcp subreddit and Discord are active communities for asking.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awesome MCP Servers
What is Awesome MCP Servers?
Awesome MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ⭐ curated list of model context protocol (mcp) servers - tools that extend claude desktop, cursor, windsurf, and other mcp clients with custom capabilities. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Awesome MCP Servers?
Follow the installation instructions on the Awesome MCP Servers GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Awesome MCP Servers?
Awesome MCP Servers works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Awesome MCP Servers free to use?
Yes, Awesome MCP Servers is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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