Is MCP.Directory worth it?
Worth it for anyone shipping an MCP server: it is free, needs no account and puts the server in front of developers looking for exactly that. Links to GitHub and to product sites were rel=nofollow when checked in November 2026, so the value is discovery, not SEO. Polish the README first, since the listing is built from it. Closed-source or hosted-only servers cannot use the form; email the site instead.
Who should submit to MCP.Directory?
Fits developers and companies with an open source MCP server or agent skill, and SaaS products that offer an MCP integration with a public repo. It does not suit regular apps, AI tools without an MCP server, or hosted-only servers with no public GitHub repository.
What you need before you submit
- A public GitHub repository for an MCP server
- Optional npm or PyPI package name
- Optional short description of up to 100 characters
- Optional email for the published notice
How to submit to MCP.Directory
- Open mcp.directory/submit
- Paste the GitHub repository URL
- Add npm or PyPI package names if you publish them
- Add a short description or let it be generated from the README
- Submit for review; if your server was already imported from the official MCP Registry, email the site to claim it
MCP.Directory: pros and cons
Pros
- Free and no account needed
- Review within 24 hours, the site says
- Generates install configs for many MCP clients
- Audience is developers looking for MCP servers
Cons
- Outbound links are nofollow
- Requires a public GitHub repo
- Listing text comes from your README, so a thin README gives a thin page
- No paid placement offered beyond partner inquiries
Tips for MCP.Directory
- Write a README that lists every tool the server exposes and shows install steps
- Add the npm or PyPI package so install commands are generated correctly
- Check if the server is already listed via the official MCP Registry before submitting, then claim it for a verified badge
- Also submit agent skills separately if you publish them
Questions about MCP.Directory
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Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.