Best MCP Servers in 2026
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline with external tools -- database access, API integrations, file systems, and more. This is our curated list of the best MCP servers, selected from the 5,000+ servers in our directory.
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Databases & Data
PostgreSQL MCP Server
Query PostgreSQL databases directly from your AI assistant. Read schemas, run queries, and explore data without leaving your editor. One of the most widely used MCP servers.
claude mcp add postgres -- npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres postgresql://localhost/mydbSQLite MCP Server
Read and write SQLite databases. Great for local development, prototyping, and working with embedded databases in mobile or desktop apps.
Supabase MCP Server
Connect to Supabase projects. Query tables, manage auth, and work with storage directly from Claude Code or Cursor.
Developer Tools
GitHub MCP Server
Interact with GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and actions. Essential for any development workflow that touches GitHub.
Linear MCP Server
Create and manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles. Let your AI assistant handle project management tasks alongside coding.
Sentry MCP Server
Pull error reports, stack traces, and performance data from Sentry. Debug production issues faster by giving your AI context about real errors.
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS MCP Server
Manage AWS resources -- S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, EC2, and more. Query CloudWatch logs and deploy infrastructure without switching to the AWS console.
Cloudflare MCP Server
Manage Workers, KV, D1, R2, and other Cloudflare services. Deploy and configure Cloudflare resources from your editor.
Vercel MCP Server
Deploy, manage, and monitor Vercel projects. Check deployment status, view logs, and configure domains.
Search & Knowledge
Brave Search MCP Server
Web search powered by Brave. Give your AI assistant the ability to search the internet for documentation, examples, and solutions.
Puppeteer MCP Server
Browser automation and web scraping. Navigate pages, take screenshots, and extract content from web pages.
Communication
Slack MCP Server
Read and send Slack messages, search channels, and manage workspace communication from your AI assistant.
Gmail MCP Server
Read, search, and draft emails through Gmail. Useful for summarizing threads and drafting responses based on code changes.
File Systems & Storage
Filesystem MCP Server
Secure file system access with configurable permissions. Read, write, and manage files with sandboxed directory access.
Google Drive MCP Server
Access Google Drive files and folders. Search documents, read spreadsheets, and manage shared drives.
AI & Machine Learning
Qdrant MCP Server
Vector database operations for AI applications. Search embeddings, manage collections, and build RAG pipelines.
LangChain MCP Server
Integrate LangChain tools and chains. Build and test AI pipelines with access to LangChain's ecosystem.
How to Install MCP Servers
Installation depends on your AI coding tool:
Claude Code
claude mcp add server-name -- npx @org/mcp-serverCursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"server-name": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@org/mcp-server"]
}
}
}VS Code
Add to .vscode/settings.json:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"server-name": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@org/mcp-server"]
}
}
}
}For the full installation guide, see our MCP Servers Guide. Browse all servers in the MCP Servers Directory.