mcp-server-discovery

Discover, search, and manage MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. Use when the user needs to find MCP servers, get server information, generate MCP client configurations, or work with the MCP ecosystem. Triggers on queries about MCP servers, Model Context Protocol, server discovery, or MCP configuration.

MCP Server Discovery

This skill helps you discover and manage MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI systems to connect with external data sources and tools. It provides a standardized way for AI assistants to access files, databases, APIs, and other resources.

Available Commands

Use the scripts/mcp_discover.py script for all MCP operations:

List Available Servers

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py list

Filter by category:

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py list --category database

Categories: filesystem, dev, database, web, search, memory

Search for Servers

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py search --query "database"

Get Server Details

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py info --name postgres

Generate MCP Client Configuration

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py config --servers "filesystem,github,memory"

Common Workflows

Setting up a new MCP client

List available servers to see options
Select the servers you need
Generate configuration with those servers
Save the output to your MCP client's config file

Finding the right server

Use search with keywords related to your need
Use info to get detailed information about a specific server
Check the install command and URL for setup instructions

Server Categories

filesystem: File system access and management
dev: Development tools and integrations (GitHub, etc.)
database: Database connections (PostgreSQL, SQLite)
web: Web scraping and content fetching
search: Search engine integrations
memory: Persistent memory and knowledge graph

JSON Output

All commands support --json flag for programmatic use:

python3 scripts/mcp_discover.py list --json