What servers are included in this list?

The list features 18 top servers by usage, such as Sequential Thinking, GitHub, Brave Search, and Web Research, plus other notable servers like AWS S3, Docker, and Google Calendar.

Where does the usage data come from?

The usage data is based on statistics from Smithery.ai, a registry of MCP servers.

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Most Popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers MCP Server

A curated list of the most popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers based on usage data from Smithery.ai

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What is the Most Popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers MCP Server?

A curated list of the most popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers based on usage data from Smithery.ai

What it actually does

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables developers to build secure, two-way connections between their data sources and AI-powered tools. It allows AI assistants like Claude to access external tools, data sources, and APIs.

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How to install the Most Popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "popular-mcp-servers": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["runner"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic for building secure, two-way connections between data sources and AI-powered tools.

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