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MCP (Model Context Protocol)
The plug-and-play standard for connecting tools to AI.
Everything MCP: what it actually is, the server library, setting up MCP in Claude Desktop and Cursor, and building your own.
Model Context Protocol is the standard that finally makes 'give the AI real tools' work across apps. Instead of every model and every editor inventing its own plugin format, MCP defines one protocol: servers expose tools and data, clients (Claude Desktop, Cursor, and others) plug them in.
This hub is where we track what's worth using: the MCP servers we run daily, how to set them up in Claude Desktop and Cursor without breaking your config, and how to build your own server when nothing off the shelf fits.
If you're new to MCP, start with the 'what is MCP' explainer and the Claude Desktop setup. If you already run MCP servers, jump to the server library and the build-your-own tutorial.
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Frequently asked about MCP (Model Context Protocol)
›What is MCP in plain English?
A standard way for AI apps to talk to tools and data. Think 'USB for AI': one plug, many devices. Set it up once, use it in any MCP-aware client.
›Which clients support MCP?
Claude Desktop, Cursor, and a growing list of others. The ecosystem is moving fast — we keep the list current in the MCP hub.
›Are MCP servers safe to install?
Treat them like any other software with access to your machine or accounts. Install from trusted sources, read what a server can do before enabling it, and prefer read-only scopes where you can.
›Do I need to code to use MCP?
No — most published servers are one-line installs. You only need to code if you want to build your own server for a tool nobody has covered yet.