What are MCP categories?
MCP categories group Model Context Protocol servers by their primary workflow or use case. This helps you quickly find tools designed for similar tasks, such as version control, search, databases, or productivity.
DirectoryUpdated September 2026Free Resource
MCP Categories
Explore MCP servers by workflow and use case. These category hubs help you move from broad research to specific tool comparisons, making it easier to find the right MCP server for search, version control, databases, productivity, cloud infrastructure, and more. Every category page includes setup tips, popular tools, and FAQs.
Browse 26 categories covering 72 indexed MCP tools.
How to use these category pages
- Start with a broad category to see which MCP servers serve the same workflow.
- Open individual tool pages to review configuration, setup steps, and FAQs.
- Use category hubs as your main navigation layer before comparing similar tools in depth.
All categories
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12 tools12 MCP tools for querying databases, inspecting schemas, and connecting AI assistants to backend data.
BigQuery MCP ServerChroma MCPClickHouse MCPMariaDB MCP Server+8 more
Developer Tools
9 tools9 MCP tools for coding, desktop automation, documentation, and local engineering workflows.
Chrome DevTools MCPContext7 MCP ServerDesktop Commander MCPDocker Model Runner MCP+5 more
Productivity
6 tools6 MCP tools for docs, calendar, email, drive, and AI-powered workspace automation.
Airtable MCPAtlassian MCP ServerFigma Context MCP ServerGoogle Workspace MCP Server+2 more
Cloud & Infrastructure
5 tools5 MCP tools for cloud services, DevOps, Kubernetes, and infrastructure operations.
AWS MCP ServerCloudflare MCP ServersKubernetes MCP ServerTerraform MCP+1 more
Monitoring
5 tools5 MCP tools for dashboards, observability, incident response, and operational visibility.
Datadog MCPGrafana MCP ServerInfluxDB 3 MCP ServerNew Relic MCP+1 more
Search
4 tools4 MCP tools for live search, web retrieval, and current information access.
Brave Search MCP ServerElasticsearch MCP ServerOpenSearch MCP ServerPerplexity MCP
Data Extraction
3 tools3 MCP servers in the Data Extraction category.
Firecrawl MCP ServerScrapfly MCPZenRows MCP
Security
3 tools3 MCP tools for vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and safer development workflows.
Semgrep MCP ServerSnyk MCP ServerSonarQube MCP Server
Analytics
2 tools2 MCP servers in the Analytics category.
Databricks Managed MCPPostHog MCP
Automation
2 tools2 MCP servers in the Automation category.
Temporal MCP ServerZapier MCP
Browser Automation
2 tools2 MCP servers in the Browser Automation category.
Playwright MCPPuppeteer MCP Server
Communication
2 tools2 MCP servers in the Communication category.
Slack MCPTwilio MCP Server
CRM
2 tools2 MCP servers in the CRM category.
HubSpot MCP ServerSalesforce DX MCP Server
DevOps
2 tools2 MCP servers in the DevOps category.
Docker Hub MCPDocker MCP Gateway
Version Control
2 tools2 MCP tools for Git, GitHub, GitLab, repositories, branches, and code collaboration workflows.
Git MCP ServerGitLab MCP Server
AI & Media
1 tools1 MCP servers in the AI & Media category.
ElevenLabs MCP Server
Cloud Storage
1 tools1 MCP tools for cloud services, DevOps, Kubernetes, and infrastructure operations.
Google Drive MCP Server
Error Monitoring
1 tools1 MCP tools for dashboards, observability, incident response, and operational visibility.
Sentry MCP
File Management
1 tools1 MCP servers in the File Management category.
Filesystem MCP Server
HTTP Client
1 tools1 MCP servers in the HTTP Client category.
Fetch MCP Server
Location
1 tools1 MCP servers in the Location category.
Google Maps MCP Server
Memory
1 tools1 MCP servers in the Memory category.
Memory MCP Server
Messaging
1 tools1 MCP servers in the Messaging category.
RabbitMQ MCP Server
Payments
1 tools1 MCP servers in the Payments category.
Stripe MCP
Project Management
1 tools1 MCP servers in the Project Management category.
Linear MCP Server
Web Search
1 tools1 MCP tools for live search, web retrieval, and current information access.
Exa MCP Server
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Why category hubs matter
Category pages make your directory easier to browse and help connect broad topics with tool-specific pages.
Faster discovery
Users can jump into the right topic cluster before comparing individual MCP servers.
Stronger structure
Hub pages help distribute internal links more clearly across related tools and subtopics.
Better comparisons
Similar tools appear close together, which makes setup and workflow differences easier to evaluate.
Frequently asked questions about MCP categories
Common questions about using category pages to find the right MCP servers.
How do I choose a category?
Start with the category that matches your main goal (e.g., 'Version Control' for Git-related tasks). Within each category, compare the available tools based on their features, setup complexity, and compatibility with your MCP client.
Are all tools in a category free?
Not necessarily. Some MCP servers are completely free and open source, while others may require a paid API key or subscription to the underlying service. Each tool page indicates its pricing model.
Can a tool appear in multiple categories?
Currently, each tool is assigned to a single primary category to keep navigation simple. If a tool fits multiple workflows, we list it in the most relevant category.