Overview
The mcp-server-collector is a tool designed to collect MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers from the internet, allowing users to manage and submit these servers efficiently.
To use the mcp-server-collector, set up the required environment variables in the .env file, install the necessary dependencies, and run the server using the provided commands for either development or published configurations.
- Extracts MCP servers from a given URL or content. - Submits MCP servers to the MCP Server Directory. - Supports configuration for both development and published servers.
- Collecting and managing multiple MCP servers for easy access.
- Submitting new MCP servers to a centralized directory.
- Debugging and inspecting MCP servers using the MCP Inspector tool.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect mcp-server-collector MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chatmcp-mcp-server-collector-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is required to run the mcp-server-collector?
You need to set up an .env file with the necessary API keys and URLs.
Can I run this tool on any operating system?
Yes, the tool can be run on both MacOS and Windows with the appropriate configuration.
Is there a community for support?
Yes, there are Telegram and Discord communities available for users to join.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":677,"uuid":"02400894-1acf-478a-b8fc-29591a03aeab","name":"chatmcp_mcp-server-collector","title":"mcp-server-collector MCP server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"2024-12-30T03:25:59.170Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:16:03.482Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"mcp-server,server-collector,mcp","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/chatmcp_mcp-server-collector","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]