mcp-marketplace

# MCP Marketplace Welcome to Cline's **MCP Marketplace** repository! Submit your MCP servers for others to easily discover and one-click install with Cline. ## Table of Contents 1. [What is MCP?](#what-is-mcp) 2. [What is the MCP Marketplace?](#what-is-the-mcp-marketplace) 3. [How to Submit your MCP Server](#how-to-submit-your-mcp-server) 4. [MCP Server Approval Process](#mcp-server-approval-process) 5. [Making Your MCP Server One-Click Installable](#making-your-mcp-server-one-click-installable) 6. [FAQ](#faq) 7. [Get Help](#get-help) ## What is MCP? **[MCP](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol) (Model Context Protocol)** is an open protocol introduced by Anthropic that standardizes how large language models communicate with external tools or resources. MCP servers allow AI agents like Cline to access additional capabilities e.g., web search, file operations, API integrations, database access, and more. ## What is the MCP Marketplace? The MCP Marketplace is a curated collection of MCP servers that makes discovery and installation easy. With the marketplace, you can: 1. Browse official and community-made MCP servers 2. Search by name, category, tags, and other metadata 3. Install MCP servers with one click, triggering Cline to autonomously handle cloning, setup, and configuration. ## How to Submit your MCP Server 1. Create a [new issue](https://github.com/cline/mcp-marketplace/issues/new?template=mcp-server-submission.yml) in this `mcp-marketplace` repository 2. **Include the Following Info** in the Issue: - **GitHub Repo URL:** A direct link to the MCP server’s repository (nested links are also okay like in this [example](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/github)) - **Logo Image:** A 400×400 PNG that will serve as your server’s icon. - **Reason for Addition:** Briefly explain why your server is awesome and/or how it can benefit other Cline users. Please review our [MCP Server Approval Process](#mcp-server-approval-process) to understand our conditions for approval. 3. Confirm that you have tested giving Cline just your `README.md` and/or the `llms-install.md` and watched him successfully setup the server. This will help prevent rejection in case we have trouble setting up your server using Cline. That’s it! Our team will review your submission. Once approved, we’ll add your MCP server to the official Marketplace listings, and it will become discoverable by Cline users. ## MCP Server Approval Process Our team maintains quality standards to ensure a secure and reliable marketplace experience. Submissions undergo a comprehensive review process that evaluates: - **Community Adoption**: We assess project traction through GitHub engagement metrics, community discussions, and overall ecosystem presence - **Developer Credibility**: We verify the identity and reputation of maintainers, with preference given to established organizations and developers with verifiable professional backgrounds - **Project Maturity**: We evaluate code quality, documentation completeness, maintenance activity, and long-term sustainability indicators - **Security Considerations**: We apply increased scrutiny to projects in sensitive domains (such as financial services) and require additional verification for cryptocurrency-related tools Our review team conducts regular evaluations of submissions. This thorough vetting process helps maintain the integrity of the MCP ecosystem while ensuring users have access to high-quality, trustworthy tools. ## Making Your MCP Server One-Click Installable When Cline attempts to install your MCP server, he will try to use your `README.md` to guide him through the setup process. While most MCP servers include sufficient instructions in their README, you can include a `llms-install.md` file in your repository to provide additional guidance to agents like Cline. This can be particularly useful for complex setups requiring specific environment configurations or API keys. ## FAQ 1. **Do I have to create a `llms-install.md` file?** No. A well-written README with clear installation instructions is usually sufficient. Cline is quite good at understanding standard README files. The `llms-install.md` file is optional to help with complex setups or when you want to provide additional guidance. 2. **Can I submit new MCP servers without many stars?** Absolutely! However, we do have a vetting process to ensure the security and stability of the MCP ecosystem. 3. **How long does the approval process take?** Our team aims to review submissions within a couple of days. If your submission is approved, it will be live in the marketplace shortly thereafter. ## Get Help Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/cline) and post in the `#mcp` channel if you have any questions or need help! ## License This repository is distributed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). Please note that individual MCP server submissions may use different licenses, so review the original repo’s license for details.