📬 mcp-index

What is mcp-index?

mcp-index is a simple CLI tool for submitting a GitHub repository as an MCP Server to the official MCP Repository at mcprepository.com. It helps developers get their MCP servers listed publicly and discoverable.

How to use mcp-index?

Run it instantly via npx mcp-index <github-repo-url>, or install globally with npm install -g mcp-index and then run mcp-index <github-repo-url>. The tool submits the repository URL to the indexing API for validation and processing.

Key features of mcp-index

• One-command submission of a GitHub repo as an MCP Server.
• Auto-detection of project language and MCP compatibility.
• Duplicate checking and queuing for validation.
• Powered by the official MCP indexing API.

Use cases of mcp-index

• Submitting a new AI automation tool as an MCP Server.
• Publishing a custom protocol interface to the MCP registry.
• Getting a personal MCP project listed and discoverable by others.
• Quickly indexing a repository without manual configuration.

FAQ from mcp-index

What does mcp-index do?

It submits a valid GitHub repository URL to the mcprepository.com index, where it is checked for duplicates, validated for MCP compatibility, and queued for processing.

How do I install and run mcp-index?

Use npx mcp-index <github-repo-url> (no install needed) or install globally via npm install -g mcp-index and run mcp-index <github-repo-url>.

What are the requirements for submitting?

You must provide a valid GitHub repository URL. The tool does not require any authentication or additional configuration.

Where does my submission data go?

The URL is sent to the MCP indexing API at https://mcprepository.com/api/index. The processing and listing happen on the mcprepository.com platform.

Are there any known limitations?

The tool only accepts GitHub repository URLs. It performs duplicate detection and depends on the mcprepository.com API for validation and notification.