Find 20 MCP directories for submission

Here are 20 directories and platforms where developers can submit Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to maximize visibility, distribution, and community discovery:

1. MCP.so

   • URL: https://mcp.so
   • Method: Submit via a new issue or pull request on their linked GitHub repository.

2. Smithery.ai

   • URL: https://smithery.ai
   • Method: Register an account and use their platform dashboard or CLI flow to register your server package.

3. Glama AI (MCP Directory)

   • URL: https://glama.ai/mcp
   • Method: Submit through their developer portal / registration form on the site.

4. Awesome MCP Servers (GitHub)

   • URL: https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers
   • Method: Open a Pull Request (PR) adding your server description and link to the relevant category in the README.md.

5. Official MCP Registry

   • URL: Registry managed via Model Context Protocol standard tooling.
   • Method: Create a server.json manifest file and publish using standard publishing tools like mcp-publisher.

6. Cursor Directory

   • URL: https://cursor.directory
   • Method: Submit your server entry via their community submission form or GitHub integration.

7. PulseMCP

   • URL: Pulsemcp repository/directory
   • Method: Submit via community contribution channels or submission forms on their platform.

8. MCP Server Hub

   • URL: Central repository hubs
   • Method: Submit details through their open contribution form.

9. MCP Archive

   • URL: Comprehensive indexing portals
   • Method: Automated crawler indexing or manual registry issue submission.

10. Claude MCP Servers Directory

    • URL: Specialized community lists for Claude integrations
    • Method: Open a PR or submit an inclusion request via their repository tracker.

11. Best MCP Directory

    • URL: Curated developer directories
    • Method: Fill out the project submission form with installation documentation and repository links.

12. Product Hunt

    • URL: https://www.producthunt.com
    • Method: Launch your MCP server as a standalone developer tool product with tags like "AI" and "Developer Tools".

13. Hacker News (Show HN)

    • URL: https://news.ycombinator.com
    • Method: Post a "Show HN: [Project Name] – An open-source MCP server for [use case]" pointing to your GitHub repository.

14. Reddit (r/LocalLLaMA)

    • URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA
    • Method: Create a descriptive project showcase post detailing how your MCP server works with local and cloud models.

15. Reddit (r/ChatGPT / r/ClaudeAI)

    • URL: https://www.reddit.com
    • Method: Share a community tutorial or resource drop demonstrating how developers can integrate your MCP server into their workflow.

16. Dev.to

    • URL: https://dev.to
    • Method: Write an architectural walkthrough article on building your MCP server and include installation instructions and links.

17. Medium (AI & Python Publications)

    • URL: https://medium.com
    • Method: Publish an educational guide on expanding AI agent capabilities using your specific MCP server integration.

18. GitHub Topics & Explore

    • URL: https://github.com
    • Method: Tag your public repository with topics like mcp, model-context-protocol, and mcp-server so it appears in GitHub's automated explore feeds.

19. Discord Communities (Official Anthropic & AI Devs)

    • URL: Relevant developer Discord servers (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, and AI Engineer channels)
    • Method: Share your release in dedicated #tools, #showcase, or #mcp announcement channels.

20. X (formerly Twitter) – #MCP / #ModelContextProtocol

    • URL: https://x.com
    • Method: Publish a build thread highlighting the problem your server solves, config instructions, and your r