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The definitive MCP server directory

Discover, analyze, and install Model Context Protocol servers for Claude, Cursor, and AI-powered development tools.

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Smart documentation search

Provides your AI coding tools with precise access to documentation while using significantly less context than traditional approaches. Surgically extracts only the most relevant information.

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Surgical Retrieval

Finds exactly what's needed without context bloat

Efficient Tokens

Much lower overhead than alternatives

Private Docs

Index your own repos and internal docs

Fewer Hallucinations

Real documentation instead of assumptions

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Programmatic Access

Built for AI Agents

Structured JSON APIs designed for AI agents to discover and install MCP servers.

/api/v1/all.json
Complete database (2342 servers)
/api/v1/index.json
Lightweight index
/api/v1/categories/{name}.json
Filter by category
/api/v1/mcp/{id}.json
Individual MCP
Claude Code 
# Install MCPAnvil MCP Server
claude mcp add -s user mcpanvil npx mcpanvil-mcp-server

# Then ask Claude:
"Find database-related MCP servers"
"Show me the most popular AI MCPs"

MCP Server Installation

Multiple ways to discover and install MCP servers

Claude Code

Use our MCP server directly in Claude Code for AI-assisted MCP discovery. 

# Install globally
claude mcp add -s user mcpanvil \
  npx mcpanvil-mcp-server

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json for desktop integration. 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpanvil": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcpanvil-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Manual Setup

Use the API directly for custom integrations and automation. 

# Fetch all MCPs
curl https://mcpanvil.com/api/v1/all.json

# Browse by category
curl https://mcpanvil.com/api/v1/categories/ai.json

What is the Model Context Protocol?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between AI assistants like Claude and external data sources, tools, and services. MCP servers act as bridges, allowing AI agents to interact with databases, APIs, local files, and various services while maintaining security and context.

Why Use MCPAnvil?

MCPAnvil is the most comprehensive directory of MCP servers, designed specifically for AI agents and developers:

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AI & Machine Learning MCPs

Connect to LLMs, vector databases, and AI services. 701 servers available.

Developer Tool MCPs

IDEs, code analysis, debugging, and development utilities. 436 servers available.

Database MCPs

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more. 85 servers available.

API Integration MCPs

REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, and service integrations. 300 servers available.

Getting Started with MCP

  1. Install Claude Code: Download the AI coding assistant that supports MCP
  2. Browse MCPs: Use our directory to find servers that match your needs
  3. Quick Install: Copy the installation command and run it in Claude Code
  4. Start Building: Your AI assistant now has new capabilities!

For AI Agents and Developers

MCPAnvil provides structured data perfect for AI agents to discover and analyze MCP servers: 

# Fetch all MCP servers
GET https://mcpanvil.com/api/v1/all.json

# Get MCPs by category
GET https://mcpanvil.com/api/v1/categories/database.json

# Get individual MCP details
GET https://mcpanvil.com/api/v1/mcp/{id}.json