# awesome-mcp-servers — MCP Directory & Index

> awesome-mcp-servers is a curated index of MCP servers, clients, and tutorials. Use it to pick a server, then add it to your MCP config and verify.

## Install

Merge the JSON below into your `.mcp.json`:

## Quick Use

1. Install the verified entrypoint:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers && cd awesome-mcp-servers
```

2. Run a first local check:

```bash
Open README and pick one server category that matches your workflow
```

3. Add a repeatable verification step:

```bash
Add the selected server to your MCP config and confirm the client can list its tools
```

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## Intro

awesome-mcp-servers is a verified GitHub-backed asset sourced from `punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers` with 86,697 stars and a MIT license snapshot. Best for: builders who want to discover MCP servers quickly and choose by category (browser, databases, dev tools, memory, etc.). Works with: Any MCP client; use the list to choose servers and then follow each server's install docs. Setup time: 3 minutes.

### Quantitative notes

- Large curated index (repo)
- Setup time ~3 minutes

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## Deep Dive

### What it solves

Use this when you need a **repeatable, team-shareable workflow** instead of one-off agent prompts. The goal is to make installation, first-run validation, and rollback **predictable**.

### Minimal mental model

- Treat the GitHub repo as the source of truth: install instructions, configs, and upgrade paths live there.
- Keep your first run small: one command, one verification, one rollback plan.
- Capture a baseline: setup time, first successful run, and one real task completed end-to-end.

### Safe rollout checklist

1. **Verify source**: confirm repo URL, stars, and license match what you expect.
2. **Install** using the Quick Use commands above.
3. **Prove it works** with the verification command; save the output in a note or issue.
4. **Operationalize**: document owner, upgrade command, and rollback command.

### Troubleshooting (common)

- **Install succeeds but nothing shows up**
  - Likely cause: the tool needs a restart/reload (CLI/IDE) or a config file in the right path.
  - Fix: restart the client, then re-run the verification step.

- **Works on one machine, fails on another**
  - Likely cause: Node/Python/Docker versions differ or missing system dependencies.
  - Fix: pin versions (Node/Python), and copy a minimal known-good config.

- **Token cost or latency is worse than expected**
  - Likely cause: tool schemas or verbose outputs get injected into context.
  - Fix: prefer smaller steps, cache results, and keep tool responses concise when possible.


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### FAQ

**Q: Is the list the server itself?**
A: No—it is an index. You still install each MCP server you choose from the list.

**Q: How do I avoid low-signal installs?**
A: Pick one category, choose 1–2 servers with clear docs and licenses, and verify tool listing before deeper integration.

**Q: What's the fastest evaluation loop?**
A: Install one server, run one real task, then keep or remove it based on value and token cost.

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## Source & Thanks

> GitHub: https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers
> Owner avatar: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/108313943?v=4
> License (SPDX): MIT
> Stars (verified via `api.github.com/repos/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers`): 86,697


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# awesome-mcp-servers——MCP Server 精选目录

> awesome-mcp-servers 是高信噪比的 MCP Server 精选目录：按分类整理服务器、客户端、教程与社区入口，并链接到 web directory。先从目录选定目标，再把对应 server 写入 MCP 配置并验证运行。

## 快速使用

1. 安装（以仓库为准）：

```bash
git clone https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers && cd awesome-mcp-servers
```

2. 首次运行/检查：

```bash
Open README and pick one server category that matches your workflow
```

3. 可重复验证：

```bash
Add the selected server to your MCP config and confirm the client can list its tools
```

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## 简介

awesome-mcp-servers 已核验来源于 `punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers`（86,697 stars，许可证 MIT）。适合：想快速发现 MCP server，并按分类（浏览器/数据库/开发者工具/记忆等）挑选的开发者。兼容：任意 MCP client；先从目录选择 server，再按各 server 的安装说明接入。装机时间：3 分钟。

### 量化信息

- 大规模精选目录（仓库）
- 上手约 3 分钟

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## 深度说明

### 解决什么问题

把“找到项目 → 安装 → 首次验证 → 回滚/升级”变成可复用流程，避免只靠一次性提示词或截图操作。

### 最小心智模型

- GitHub 仓库是事实来源：安装、配置、升级、已知问题都以它为准。
- 第一次只做最小闭环：一个命令安装、一个命令验证、一个可回滚方案。
- 记录基线：装机耗时、首次成功输出、完成 1 个真实任务的证据。

### 安全推广清单

1. **核验来源**：确认仓库 URL / stars / license 与预期一致。
2. 按“快速使用”完成安装与首次检查。
3. 跑通“验证命令”，把输出留档。
4. 标注 owner，并写清升级/回滚步骤。

### 常见排障

- **装了但看不到效果**
  - 常见原因：需要重启 CLI/IDE 或配置文件路径不对。
  - 处理：重启后再跑一遍“验证命令”。

- **一台机器能跑，另一台不行**
  - 常见原因：Node/Python/Docker 版本差异或缺少系统依赖。
  - 处理：固定版本，并拷贝最小可用配置。

- **token 成本/延迟超预期**
  - 常见原因：工具 schema 或输出过长被塞进上下文。
  - 处理：拆小步骤、缓存结果、尽量让工具输出更短。


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### FAQ

**Q: 这个仓库本身就是 server 吗？**
A: 不是，它是索引目录；你需要再安装目录里选中的具体 MCP server。

**Q: 如何避免低质量踩坑？**
A: 先锁定一个分类，只选文档/许可清晰的 1–2 个 server，先验证能枚举 tools 再深入接入。

**Q: 最快的评估方式？**
A: 先装 1 个 server，跑 1 个真实任务；值不值、token 成本高不高，一次就能看出来。

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## 来源与感谢

> GitHub：https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers
> Owner avatar：https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/108313943?v=4
> 许可证（SPDX）：MIT
> GitHub stars（已通过 `api.github.com/repos/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers` 核验）：86,697


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/awesome-mcp-servers-mcp-directory-index
Author: MCP Hub