Awesome Remote MCP Servers
** - A curated list of **remote** MCP servers, including their authentication support by **[JAW9C](https://github.com/jaw9c)**
What is Awesome Remote MCP Servers?
Awesome Remote MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ** - a curated list of **remote** mcp servers, including their authentication support by **[jaw9c](https://github.com/jaw9c)**
** - A curated list of **remote** MCP servers, including their authentication support by **[JAW9C](https://github.com/jaw9c)**
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- ** - A curated list of **remote** MCP servers, including the
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx awesome-remote-mcp-serversConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Awesome Remote MCP Servers
Awesome Remote MCP Servers is a curated, opinionated directory of high-quality, internet-accessible Model Context Protocol servers maintained by jaw9c, cataloguing production-ready MCP services across project management, payments, development tools, databases, CRM, and AI platforms. Unlike local MCP servers that require package installation, all listed servers are accessible by URL, enabling simple copy-paste setup in any MCP-compatible client without Docker or npm. The directory also documents each server's authentication approach—OAuth 2.1, API key, or open access—helping developers and AI teams quickly identify trustworthy, well-maintained integrations for services like GitHub, Stripe, Linear, Notion, Supabase, and dozens more.
Prerequisites
- An MCP-compatible client: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Gemini CLI, or ChatGPT
- An account and API credentials for the specific remote MCP service you want to use (OAuth or API key depending on the server)
- No Node.js or Python installation required for remote servers—just an HTTP connection
- Basic familiarity with editing your MCP client's configuration file
Browse the curated server list
Visit the repository at github.com/jaw9c/awesome-remote-mcp-servers and browse the categorized list of remote MCP servers. Each entry includes the server URL, authentication method, and maintenance status.
Choose a server and review its authentication method
Identify whether your chosen server uses OAuth 2.1, API key authentication, or is open access. OAuth servers are the simplest for client setup; API key servers require obtaining a key from the provider first.
Obtain credentials for the service
For OAuth servers, you will authenticate in-browser during setup. For API key servers, visit the provider's developer portal (e.g., stripe.com/developers, linear.app/settings) and generate an API key.
Add the remote MCP server to your client configuration
Add the server URL to your MCP client configuration. Remote servers use a URL instead of a local command. This example shows adding a remote server with API key authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"stripe": {
"url": "https://mcp.stripe.com",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sk-your-stripe-key-here"
}
}
}
}Authenticate via OAuth (for OAuth servers)
For OAuth 2.1 servers like GitHub or Notion, your MCP client will prompt you to complete an OAuth flow in your browser on first connection. Follow the prompts to authorize access.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
}
}
}Verify the connection
Restart your MCP client and ask it to list the tools available from the newly added server to confirm the connection is working.
Awesome Remote MCP Servers Examples
Client configuration
Example Claude Desktop configuration connecting to multiple remote MCP servers from the awesome list, showing both OAuth and API key authentication styles.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
},
"stripe": {
"url": "https://mcp.stripe.com",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sk-your-stripe-key-here"
}
},
"linear": {
"url": "https://mcp.linear.app/sse"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Once connected to remote MCP servers from the directory, use these prompts to interact with the services.
- "List my open GitHub pull requests across all repositories"
- "Create a new Linear issue titled 'Fix login bug' in the Engineering team project"
- "Show me failed Stripe payments from the last 7 days"
- "List all tables in my Supabase project and their row counts"
- "Search Notion for pages about our Q3 OKRs"
- "Create a new Asana task assigned to me due this Friday"Troubleshooting Awesome Remote MCP Servers
Remote MCP server returns 401 or 403 errors
For API key servers, verify your key is correctly formatted in the Authorization header (typically 'Bearer <key>'). For OAuth servers, re-initiate the OAuth flow by removing the server config, restarting your client, and re-adding it to trigger a fresh authorization. Check the provider's developer docs for the exact header format required.
Remote server URL is not reachable or times out
Confirm you have internet access and the server URL is correct from the awesome list. Some servers may have regional availability or rate limits. Check the repository's issue tracker for known outages. For corporate networks, verify that your proxy or firewall allows outbound HTTPS to the server's domain.
MCP client does not support URL-based remote servers
Remote MCP servers via URL (SSE or streamable HTTP) require MCP client support for remote transports. Ensure your client is updated to a recent version—Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code all support remote servers. Older client versions may only support stdio-based local servers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awesome Remote MCP Servers
What is Awesome Remote MCP Servers?
Awesome Remote MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ** - a curated list of **remote** mcp servers, including their authentication support by **[jaw9c](https://github.com/jaw9c)** It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Awesome Remote MCP Servers?
Follow the installation instructions on the Awesome Remote MCP Servers GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Awesome Remote MCP Servers?
Awesome Remote 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 Remote MCP Servers free to use?
Yes, Awesome Remote 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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