How do I install the mcp catalog mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP Catalog MCP Server

MCP server for searching and discovering 24,500+ MCP servers and AI agents. Semantic search, trust scores, vulnerability tracking.

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What is the MCP Catalog MCP Server?

MCP server for searching and discovering 24,500+ MCP servers and AI agents. Semantic search, trust scores, vulnerability tracking.

What you get

MCP server that connects your AI assistant to the KnyazevAI search engine — the largest unified index of MCP servers and AI agents (24,500+ entries across 8 registries).

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_servers	Semantic search by task description
list_servers	Browse with filters (category, sort)
get_server	Get full details by server UUID
discover	Task-based search across MCP + A2A agents
get_server_vulnerabilities	Check CVE/GHSA for a server
get_catalog_stats	Catalog overview

How to install the MCP Catalog MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-catalog": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "knyazevai-mcp-catalog"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Catalog to search servers.”
“Use MCP Catalog to list servers.”
“Use MCP Catalog to get server.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for searching and discovering 24,500+ MCP servers and AI agents. Semantic search, trust scores, vulnerability tracking. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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