NCBI Literature Search MCP Server - Alternatives & Competitors

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  Maigret MCP Server

  OSINT username and URL search server for the Model Context Protocol.

  Maigret MCP Server provides Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for the Maigret OSINT tool, enabling AI and context-aware applications to search for usernames across hundreds of social networks and analyze URLs. Designed for seamless operation with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop, it supports multiple output formats and advanced filtering options. The server can be installed via Docker or npm, offers Docker-based deployment for consistent performance, and facilitates responsible OSINT research.

  205 29 MCP
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  MLB API MCP Server

  A Model Context Protocol server for seamless MLB data access through AI applications.

  MLB API MCP Server provides comprehensive access to MLB statistics and baseball data via a FastMCP-based interface. It exposes a range of MLB functionalities—including live game data, player statistics, team information, and advanced metrics—as MCP tools accessible by AI workflows. Compatible with MCP-enabled AI clients, it enables structured, schema-validated querying and integrations for baseball data.

  33 9 MCP
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  Pearch.ai MCP

  Natural Language People Search and Candidate Sourcing API for Seamless ATS Integration

  Pearch.ai MCP provides a high-precision people search API that interprets natural language queries to deliver top-quality candidate results. Designed for easy integration with Applicant Tracking Systems and hiring platforms, it leverages scientific methods and is trusted by recruiters. The tool is implemented as a Model Context Protocol (MCP), facilitating standardized model context handling and deployment via packages like FastMCP or through Smithery. The solution prioritizes ease of use, reliability, and high candidate match accuracy.

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  Campertunity MCP Server

  Model Context Protocol server for AI-driven camping and outdoor recreation data

  Implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide AI models with structured access to camping and outdoor recreation data. Offers tools for searching, filtering, and booking campgrounds and sites based on a wide range of criteria. Enhances data accuracy with AI and aggregates information from multiple sources, enabling dynamic, real-time queries and bookings. Ideal for integrating intelligent camping experiences into AI-driven applications.

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  Bear MCP Server

  MCP server for accessing and searching Bear Notes on macOS.

  Bear MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that provides programmatic access to notes and tags stored in Bear Notes on macOS. It enables users to read, search, and list notes and tags via standardized MCP tools. The server connects to Bear's SQLite database and exposes essential commands for integration with AI models and workflows.

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  Code Declaration Lookup MCP Server

  Fast, language-agnostic code declaration search and lookup server via MCP.

  Provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that indexes code declarations using universal ctags and SQLite with FTS5 full-text search. Offers search and listing functionality for functions, classes, structures, enums, and other code elements across any language supported by ctags. Enables seamless integration with coding agents for dynamic indexing, respects .gitignore, and supports ctags file ingestion and management.

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  AllTrails MCP Server

  MCP server for seamless AllTrails data access and integration

  AllTrails MCP Server provides Model Context Protocol (MCP) compliant access to AllTrails hiking trail data, enabling AI tools to search for trails and retrieve detailed trail information. It supports searching by national park and fetching comprehensive details such as difficulty, length, elevation, ratings, and route types. The server communicates via standard input/output and is designed for easy integration with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop. Installation is flexible, supporting both virtual environments and system Python setups.

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  RAE Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

  An MCP server enabling LLMs to access RAE’s dictionary and linguistic resources.

  Provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Royal Spanish Academy API, facilitating integration with language models. Offers tools such as search and word information retrieval, exposing RAE’s dictionary and linguistic data to LLMs. Supports multiple transports including stdio and SSE, making it suitable for both direct and server-based LLM interactions.

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  CVE-Search MCP Server

  MCP server for querying and managing CVE-Search vulnerability data.

  CVE-Search MCP Server implements the Model Context Protocol to provide structured access to the CVE-Search API. It enables querying vendors, products, and vulnerabilities, as well as retrieving detailed information for specific CVEs. The server facilitates model context integration via MCP client tools, supporting seamless interactions for vulnerability data management.

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  National Parks MCP Server

  Real-time access to U.S. National Parks data via the Model Context Protocol.

  Provides an MCP-compliant API server for real-time information on U.S. National Parks. Offers endpoints to query park details, alerts, activities, visitor centers, campgrounds, and events. Designed for easy integration with AI agents and tools that utilize the Model Context Protocol for context management.

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  vuln-nist-mcp-server

  Query and structure NIST NVD vulnerability data for LLMs via the Model Context Protocol.

  vuln-nist-mcp-server serves as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, providing structured and formatted access to the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) for downstream AI models. It offers a suite of tools for querying and processing CVE and KEV data, with advanced filtering, temporal awareness, chunked querying for large date ranges, and robust input validation. This server is designed for seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients to support context-rich, time-relative, and targeted vulnerability information retrieval.

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  Balldontlie MCP Server

  Sports data access via Model Context Protocol for LLMs

  Balldontlie MCP Server provides an MCP-compliant interface to the Balldontlie API, offering NBA, NFL, and MLB data to downstream AI models and applications. It supports retrieving information about teams, players, and games, and includes features like schedule generation for various leagues. The server is easily installable via Claude Desktop, Smithery, or LibreChat, and integrates with LLMs to allow natural-language sports queries.

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  Jotdown

  MCP Server for Notion Page Creation and mdBook Generation

  Jotdown is an MCP server enabling large language models to interact seamlessly with Notion and generate markdown books (mdBooks). It allows LLMs to create or update Notion pages and manage the entire process of markdown book creation, including structure and navigation. Leveraging the Model Context Protocol, it provides tools for consistent and intelligent context handling between LLMs and external content platforms.

  19 4 MCP
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  FastMCP LaTeX Server (tex-mcp)

  A microservice for rendering LaTeX and templates to PDF via the Model Context Protocol.

  FastMCP LaTeX Server is a microservice designed to render raw LaTeX or Jinja2 template documents and compile them into PDF files. It exposes a suite of five MCP-compatible tools for document rendering, template management, and artifact handling. The service can be run locally or integrated seamlessly with Claude Desktop, supporting both stdin/stdout MCP communication and HTTP-based transport. Output artifacts, including .tex and .pdf files, are generated in a dedicated directory, and a variety of ready-made templates are provided for easy customization.

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  Ancestry MCP Server

  MCP server for managing and interacting with GEDCOM genealogy files

  Ancestry MCP Server is a Python-based server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable operations on GEDCOM (.ged) genealogy files. It allows for reading, parsing, listing, renaming, and searching within GEDCOM files, primarily used for family history research. The server supports integration with tools like Claude Desktop and provides a standardized interface for programmatic access to ancestry data. Operations are restricted to user-specified directories for data safety.

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  Airbnb Search & Listings - Desktop Extension (DXT)

  Advanced Airbnb property search and listing details via Desktop Extension using MCP.

  Provides advanced Airbnb search and detailed property information retrieval through a Desktop Extension designed as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Supports city and map-based queries, comprehensive filtering, Google Maps Place ID, and secure configuration. Easy installation and management is supported for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible environments, enabling seamless interaction with AI applications.

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  mcp-dnstwist

  MCP server for advanced domain fuzzing and phishing detection.

  mcp-dnstwist is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built around dnstwist, providing robust tools for domain permutation, DNS analysis, and phishing detection. It integrates with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop, enabling automated security research to identify typosquatting, phishing, and potential brand impersonation domains. The tool supports customizable DNS queries, output formats, and parallel processing, making it suitable for professionals seeking to enhance domain security postures.

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  MCP Simple PubMed

  AI-accessible PubMed server with structured XML output

  MCP Simple PubMed is a server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI models to access PubMed articles via the Entrez API. It provides capabilities for searching the PubMed database, retrieving article abstracts, and downloading full text for open access articles. The server returns articles in an XML format optimized for AI consumption, preserving document structure. Installation is available via Smithery or pip, and integration with tools like Claude Desktop is supported.

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  ArXiv MCP Server

  Seamless AI access to arXiv papers via MCP interface

  ArXiv MCP Server enables AI assistants to search, retrieve, and interact with research papers from arXiv using the Model Context Protocol. It provides programmatic access for paper search, download, reading, and management, supporting integration with MCP-compatible clients. The solution offers both installation via Smithery and manual setup, along with tools for efficient paper handling. Local storage ensures quick access to previously downloaded papers and relevant research prompts.

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  MCP Zotero

  Model Context Protocol server for seamless Zotero integration with AI tools.

  MCP Zotero provides a Model Context Protocol server enabling AI models such as Claude to access and interact with Zotero libraries. Users can securely link their Zotero accounts and perform actions including listing collections, retrieving papers, searching the library, and getting details about specific items. Integration is designed for both standalone operation and as an extension for tools like Claude Desktop.

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  FHIR MCP Server

  A Model Context Protocol server for seamless interaction with FHIR resources and AI tools.

  FHIR MCP Server implements a full Model Context Protocol server, enabling large language model agents to perform comprehensive CRUD operations on FHIR-compliant healthcare data. It offers standardized integration with various clinical data sources, natural-language query capabilities, and supports secure authentication via OAuth2. The server includes semantic search, AI-powered document processing, terminology resolution, Docker deployment, and is optimized for use with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop.

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  tavily-search MCP server

  A search server that integrates Tavily API with Model Context Protocol tools.

  tavily-search MCP server provides an MCP-compliant server to perform search queries using the Tavily API. It returns search results in text format, including AI responses, URLs, and result titles. The server is designed for easy integration with clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor and supports both local and Docker-based deployment. It facilitates AI workflows by offering search functionality as part of a standardized protocol interface.

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  Brave Search MCP Server

  MCP integration for web, image, news, video, and local search via Brave Search API.

  Implements a Model Context Protocol server that connects with the Brave Search API, enabling AI systems to perform comprehensive web, image, news, video, and local points of interest searches. Provides standardized MCP tools for various search types, each supporting advanced filtering parameters. Designed for easy integration in context-aware model interfaces such as Claude Code.

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  WebSearch-MCP

  Real-time web search for AI assistants via Model Context Protocol.

  WebSearch-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables real-time web search capabilities for AI assistants through the stdio transport. It connects with a web crawler API to retrieve up-to-date search results and serves these results to AI models like Claude. The solution offers straightforward configuration and seamless integration with various MCP clients, enhancing AI model access to current and relevant external information.

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  Marketaux MCP Server

  MCP server integrating Marketaux news search API for contextual information retrieval.

  Marketaux MCP Server implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to the Marketaux news API, enabling contextual search based on entities, countries, industries, and symbols. It provides a standardized interface for AI models to retrieve news content relevant to various input parameters using the Marketaux API. The tool supports configurable options such as symbols, industries, language, and publication timestamps, delivering dynamic news search results. Environment configuration is enabled through API keys and customizable server setup.

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  Brave Search MCP Server

  MCP-compliant server providing advanced Brave Search API tools via STDIO and HTTP.

  Implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integrating with the Brave Search API, offering tools for web, local business, image, video, and news searches along with AI-powered summarization. Supports both STDIO and HTTP transports and adheres to established MCP conventions for context management. Provides structured tool schemas and customizable parameters to handle sophisticated search queries and results. Enables advanced filtering, multi-type result aggregation, and seamless integration for AI model workflows.

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  Apple Books MCP

  Model Context Protocol server for integrating and managing Apple Books data with AI assistants.

  Apple Books MCP is a server implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI assistants to access, organize, and interact with Apple Books data such as collections, books, highlights, notes, and annotations. It provides standardized tools for retrieving and searching book-related data, supporting integration with platforms like Claude Desktop. Designed for easy setup with Python or uv, it facilitates context-aware AI capabilities for reading and annotation workflows.

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  VikingDB MCP Server

  MCP server for managing and searching VikingDB vector databases.

  VikingDB MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that acts as a bridge between VikingDB, a high-performance vector database by ByteDance, and AI model context management frameworks. It allows users to store, upsert, and search vectorized information efficiently using standardized MCP commands. The server supports various operations on VikingDB collections and indexes, making it suitable for integrating advanced vector search in AI workflows.

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  Exa MCP Server

  Fast, efficient web and code context for AI coding assistants.

  Exa MCP Server provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server interface that connects AI assistants to Exa AI’s powerful search capabilities, including code, documentation, and web search. It enables coding agents to retrieve precise, token-efficient context from billions of sources such as GitHub, StackOverflow, and documentation sites, reducing hallucinations in coding agents. The platform supports integration with popular tools like Cursor, Claude, and VS Code through standardized MCP configuration, offering configurable access to various research and code-related tools via HTTP.

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  Ebook-MCP

  A Model Context Protocol server for conversational e-book interaction and AI integration.

  Ebook-MCP acts as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling seamless interaction between large language model (LLM) applications and electronic books such as EPUB and PDF. It standardizes APIs for AI-powered reading, searching, and managing digital libraries. Through natural language interfaces, it provides smart library management, content navigation, and interactive learning within digital books. Ebook-MCP integrates with modern AI-powered IDEs and supports multi-format digital book processing.

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  Ragie Model Context Protocol Server

  Seamless knowledge base retrieval via Model Context Protocol for enhanced AI context.

  Ragie Model Context Protocol Server enables AI models to access and retrieve information from a Ragie-managed knowledge base using the standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides a retrieve tool with customizable query options and supports integration with tools like Cursor and Claude Desktop. Users can configure API keys, specify partitions, and override tool descriptions. Designed for rapid setup via npx and flexible for project-specific or global usage.

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  MCP Server for Deep Research

  Transform research questions into comprehensive, well-cited reports using an advanced research assistant.

  MCP Server for Deep Research provides an end-to-end workflow for conducting in-depth research on complex topics. It elaborates on research questions, generates subquestions, integrates web search, analyzes and synthesizes retrieved content, and generates structured, well-cited research reports. The tool integrates with Claude Desktop and leverages prompt templates tailored for comprehensive research tasks.

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  Dappier MCP Server

  Real-time web search and premium data access for AI agents via Model Context Protocol.

  Dappier MCP Server enables fast, real-time web search and access to premium data sources, including news, financial markets, sports, and weather, for AI agents using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It integrates seamlessly with tools like Claude Desktop and Cursor, allowing users to enhance their AI workflows with up-to-date, trusted information. Simple installation and configuration are provided for multiple platforms, leveraging API keys for secure access. The solution supports deployment via Smithery and direct installation with 'uv', facilitating rapid setup for developers.

  35 11 MCP
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  mcp-server-webcrawl

  Advanced search and retrieval for web crawler data via MCP.

  mcp-server-webcrawl provides an AI-oriented server that enables advanced filtering, analysis, and search over data from various web crawlers. Designed for seamless integration with large language models, it supports boolean search, filtering by resource types and HTTP status, and is compatible with popular crawling formats. It facilitates AI clients, such as Claude Desktop, with prompt routines and customizable workflows, making it easy to manage, query, and analyze archived web content. The tool supports integration with multiple crawler outputs and offers templates for automated routines.

  32 7 MCP
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  MCP Language Server

  Bridge codebase navigation tools to AI models using MCP-enabled language servers.

  MCP Language Server implements the Model Context Protocol, allowing MCP-enabled clients, such as LLMs, to interact with language servers for codebase navigation. It exposes standard language server features—like go to definition, references, rename, and diagnostics—over MCP for seamless integration with AI tooling. The server supports multiple languages by serving as a proxy to underlying language servers, including gopls, rust-analyzer, and pyright.

  1,256 94 MCP
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  dicom-mcp

  A Model Context Protocol server for managing and querying DICOM medical imaging data.

  dicom-mcp enables AI assistants and tools to query, read, and transfer data on DICOM servers, such as PACS and VNA systems. It integrates with MCP-compatible clients, offering tooling for searching patient records, retrieving medical reports, and sending image data to analysis endpoints. Configurable via YAML, it streamlines operations on DICOM databases for research and development in medical imaging. It is explicitly designed for interoperability with LLM-based AI workflows.

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  MCP Server for Milvus

  Bridge Milvus vector database with AI apps using Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  MCP Server for Milvus enables seamless integration between the Milvus vector database and large language model (LLM) applications via the Model Context Protocol. It exposes Milvus functionality to external LLM-powered tools through both stdio and Server-Sent Events communication modes. The solution is compatible with MCP-enabled clients such as Claude Desktop and Cursor, supporting easy access to relevant vector data for enhanced AI workflows. Configuration is flexible through environment variables or command-line arguments.

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  MCP-Twikit

  A Model Context Protocol server for Twitter search and interaction.

  MCP-Twikit is an MCP-compliant server that enables interaction with the Twitter platform via the Model Context Protocol. It supports functions such as searching tweets, analyzing sentiments across accounts, and retrieving a user's Twitter timeline. The tool is designed for integration with AI clients to facilitate structured, context-aware access to Twitter data.

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  box-mcp-server

  Expose your Box files to AI with a Model Context Protocol server.

  box-mcp-server lets users connect their Box accounts to AI applications via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It securely authenticates to Box with enterprise credentials or developer tokens and serves file search and reading capabilities to downstream clients. Designed for use with Claude Desktop and the MCP Inspector, it provides seamless integration of Box documents into AI workflows.

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  MongoDB MCP Server

  A Model Context Protocol server for enabling LLM interaction with MongoDB databases.

  MongoDB MCP Server empowers language models to interface directly with MongoDB databases using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables natural language querying and management of collections, documents, and indexes. Users can inspect database schemas, execute document operations, and manage indexes seamlessly. The tool integrates with clients like Claude Desktop for conversational database management.

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  Unsplash MCP Server

  Seamless Unsplash image integration via the Model Context Protocol.

  Unsplash MCP Server provides a simple and robust interface to search and integrate high-quality Unsplash images through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It offers advanced photo search capabilities with filters for keywords, color schemes, orientation, and sorting. Designed for easy integration with development environments such as Cursor and Smithery, it simplifies embedding Unsplash image search into AI and automation workflows.

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  DuckDuckGo Search MCP Server

  A Model Context Protocol server for DuckDuckGo web search and intelligent content retrieval.

  DuckDuckGo Search MCP Server provides web search capabilities through DuckDuckGo, with advanced content fetching and parsing tailored for large language models. It supports rate limiting, error handling, and delivers results in an LLM-friendly format. The server is designed for seamless integration with AI applications and tools like Claude Desktop, enabling enhanced web search and content extraction through the Model Context Protocol.

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  OpenAI WebSearch MCP Server

  Intelligent web search with OpenAI reasoning model support, fully MCP-compatible.

  OpenAI WebSearch MCP Server provides advanced web search functionality integrated with OpenAI's latest reasoning models, such as gpt-5 and o3-series. It features full compatibility with the Model Context Protocol, enabling easy integration into AI assistants that require up-to-date information and contextual awareness. Built with flexible configuration options, smart reasoning effort controls, and support for location-based search customization. Suitable for environments such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, and automated research workflows.

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  Search1API MCP Server

  MCP server enabling search and crawl functions via Search1API.

  Search1API MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides search and crawl services using the Search1API. It allows seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients, including LibreChat and various developer tools, by managing API key configuration through multiple methods. Built with Node.js, it supports both standalone operation and Docker-based deployment for integration in broader AI toolchains.

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  mcp-server-qdrant

  Official Model Context Protocol server for seamless integration with Qdrant vector search engine.

  mcp-server-qdrant provides an official implementation of the Model Context Protocol for interfacing with the Qdrant vector search engine. It enables storing and retrieving contextual information, acting as a semantic memory layer for LLM-driven applications. Designed for easy integration, it supports environment-based configuration and extensibility via FastMCP. The server standardizes tool interfaces for managing and querying contextual data using Qdrant.

  1,054 187 MCP
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  Multi-Database MCP Server (by Legion AI)

  Unified multi-database access and AI interaction server with MCP integration.

  Multi-Database MCP Server enables seamless access and querying of diverse databases via a unified API, with native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports popular databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and more, and is built for integration with AI assistants and agents. Leveraging the MCP Python SDK, it exposes databases as resources, tools, and prompts for intelligent, context-aware interactions, while delivering zero-configuration schema discovery and secure credential management.

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  Slite MCP Server

  Bridge Slite notes with AI model context using the MCP standard.

  Slite MCP Server implements the Model Context Protocol to interface with Slite's API, enabling seamless search, retrieval, and hierarchical browsing of workspace notes. It exposes standardized tools for searching notes, retrieving content by ID, and navigating note structures, making Slite content programmatically accessible to contextual AI pipelines. Built in Node.js and TypeScript, it is configurable and supports authentication via API key.

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  Parallel Search MCP

  Integrate Parallel Search API with any MCP-compatible LLM client.

  Parallel Search MCP provides an interface to use the Parallel Search API seamlessly from any Model Context Protocol (MCP)-compatible language model client. It serves as a proxy server that connects requests to the search API, adding the necessary support for authentication and MCP compatibility. The tool is designed for everyday web search tasks and facilitates easy web integration for LLMs via standardized MCP infrastructure.

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  mcp-pinecone

  A Pinecone-backed Model Context Protocol server for semantic search and document management.

  mcp-pinecone implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Pinecone indexes for use with clients such as Claude Desktop. It provides powerful tools for semantic search, document reading, listing, and processing within a Pinecone vector database. The server supports operations like embedding, chunking, and upserting records, enabling contextual management of large document sets. Designed for ease of installation and interoperability via the MCP standard.

  150 35 MCP
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  RivalSearchMCP

  Advanced MCP server for web research, discovery, and trend analysis.

  RivalSearchMCP is an advanced Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to streamline web research, content discovery, and trend analysis. It offers tools for multi-engine web search, intelligent content retrieval, website analysis, and AI-driven content insights. The platform includes integrated trends analysis, research workflows with progress tracking, and automated generation of LLMs.txt documentation files. Its anti-detection features, real-time content streaming, and flexible data export options make it ideal for complex research and automation workflows.

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