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TLDR

A curated directory of Model Context Protocol servers, small programs that connect AI assistants to tools, databases, APIs, and local resources in a standardized way.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Lists MCP servers
      Connects AI to tools
      Standardized integrations
    Categories
      Databases
      Cloud platforms
      File systems
      APIs and services
    How to use
      Browse by category
      Find existing servers
      Link to repositories
    Community
      Discord server
      Subreddit
      Multiple languages
    Metadata
      Language icons
      OS support
      Service type

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Find an existing MCP server to extend your AI assistant with a new capability without building from scratch.

USE CASE 2

Browse the MCP ecosystem to see what kinds of integrations and tools are already available.

USE CASE 3

Discover servers for connecting AI to databases, cloud platforms, file systems, or APIs you use.

Tech stack

Model Context ProtocolAI assistantsAPIsDatabases

Getting it running

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In plain English

This repository is a curated list, an "awesome list", of Model Context Protocol servers. The Model Context Protocol, abbreviated MCP, is described as an open protocol that lets AI models securely interact with local and remote resources through standardized server implementations. In plainer terms: MCP is a way to plug an AI assistant into outside tools and data, like files on your computer, a database, an API, or a web service. An MCP server is the small program that exposes one of those resources to the AI in a standard way. This repository collects many such servers in one place so you can find one that fits your needs. The list is organized by category, for example, browser automation, cloud platforms, databases, file systems, finance, gaming, knowledge and memory, security, social media, version control, and many more. Each entry links to the server's repository and is annotated with small icons indicating the codebase language, whether it is a cloud service, local service, or embedded system, and which operating systems it supports. There is also a separate web directory that mirrors the list, plus sections for tutorials, frameworks, and tips. You would visit this repository when you want to extend an AI assistant with a new capability and you are looking for an existing server rather than building one yourself, or when you want to browse what kinds of integrations the MCP ecosystem already covers. The README is translated into several languages and links to a Discord server, a subreddit, and a separate awesome-mcp-clients list. The full README is much longer than what was provided, only a fraction is shown.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me MCP servers available for connecting to PostgreSQL or MySQL databases.
Prompt 2
What MCP servers exist for file system access and local file operations?
Prompt 3
Find MCP servers that integrate with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Prompt 4
List MCP servers for version control systems and code repositories.
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