Best MCP servers (2026)
Quick answer: The top picks on this list are REA, MCP reference servers, Context7. They lead 25 MCP servers ranked by GitHub stars recorded on each AgentScout listing. status.json last checked 2026-10-30 06:59 (America/Los_Angeles). No vendor paid for a position.
These are the top 25 of 276 MCP servers in the AgentScout directory that also have a row in status.json, ranked.
How we ranked: Ranked by GitHub stars recorded on each AgentScout listing. Servers without a tracked public star count come after those with one, then A to Z. Live, down, or not-yet-checked status and the last-checked time are copied from status.json. No paid placements.
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1. REA
Open sourceliveMCP server and CLI that lets coding agents reverse engineer native binaries, Electron and JavaScript apps, .NET assemblies and live websites, using Ghidra, Hopper or IDA under the hood.
410,375 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
2. MCP reference servers
Open sourceliveOfficial collection of reference MCP servers.
91,693 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (github 200, url 200) · Checked · MCP page
3. Context7
FreemiumliveMCP server and platform that feeds coding agents up-to-date, version-specific library documentation.
63,949 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
4. Codebase Memory MCP
Open sourceliveMCP server that indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph so coding agents can look up structure quickly.
47,830 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
5. GitHub MCP Server
Open sourceliveGitHub's official MCP server for letting agents work with repositories, issues, pull requests and Actions.
34,082 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200) · Checked · MCP page
6. MCP for Blender
Open sourceliveCommunity MCP plugin that lets Claude and other LLMs control Blender for prompt-driven 3D modeling, scene creation and manipulation.
32,783 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
7. Serena
Open sourceliveMCP toolkit that gives coding agents semantic code retrieval and editing, like IDE features.
30,875 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
8. Dbx
Open source + cloudlive25 MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 100+ databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, DuckDB, SQL Server, and Dameng. Built-in AI, MCP Server, CLI, desktop and Docker.
28,251 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
9. FastMCP
Open sourcelivePythonic framework for building MCP servers and clients quickly.
28,244 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
10. MCP Python SDK
Open sourceliveOfficial Python SDK for building Model Context Protocol servers and clients.
24,711 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
11. n8n-MCP
Open sourceliveMCP server that lets Claude, Cursor and other agents build n8n workflows for you.
23,169 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
12. Douyin TikTok Download API
Open source + cloudlive、TikTok API， AI agent MCP ，Docker 。 Self-hosted TikTok & Douyin scraper and no-watermark video downloader — async REST API, MCP server for AI agents, CLI and web console, plus offline speech-to-text.
20,997 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
13. MCP Toolbox for Databases
Open sourceliveOpen-source MCP server from Google for connecting agents to databases.
16,762 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
14. Framelink Figma MCP
Open sourceliveMCP server that gives Cursor and other coding agents Figma layout data so they can implement designs accurately in one shot.
16,114 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
15. Apify MCP Server
Open source + cloudliveApify's MCP server giving agents access to thousands of scrapers for social media, search and maps.
13,893 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200) · Checked · MCP page
16. MCP TypeScript SDK
Open sourceliveOfficial TypeScript SDK for building MCP servers and clients.
13,685 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
17. IDA Pro MCP
Open sourceliveMCP server connecting IDA Pro to language models for AI-assisted reverse engineering.
13,213 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
18. Hexstrike AI
Open source + cloudliveHexStrike AI MCP Agents is an advanced MCP server that lets AI agents (Claude, GPT, Copilot, etc.) autonomously run 150+ cybersecurity tools for automated pentesting, vulnerability discovery, bug.
13,200 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200) · Checked · MCP page
19. MCP Inspector
Open sourceliveOfficial developer tool for testing and debugging MCP servers through a web UI, CLI or terminal UI.
11,194 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
20. mcp-use
Open sourceliveFull-stack MCP framework for building MCP servers, MCP apps and agents that connect to them.
10,829 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
21. Desktop Commander MCP
Open sourceliveMCP server that gives Claude and other clients terminal control, process management, file search and diff-based file editing on your computer.
10,169 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
22. AWS MCP Servers
Open sourceliveCollection of official open-source MCP servers for working with AWS services from agents.
9,852 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
23. Model Context Protocol
Open standardliveOpen standard for connecting agents to tools and data.
9,565 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (github 200, url 200) · Checked · MCP page
24. Dashboard Icons
Open source + cloudlive3,400+ curated icons and logos for dashboards and AI agents. SVG, PNG and WEBP on a free CDN, plus an MCP server for Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, Cursor, Hermes and OpenClaw
8,968 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
25. GitMCP
Open sourceliveFree remote MCP server that gives agents up-to-date docs and code for any GitHub project.
8,500 GitHub stars on the listing · Status live (url 200, github 200) · Checked · MCP page
FAQ
What are the best MCP servers in 2026?
On this page, ranked only by GitHub stars recorded on each AgentScout listing, the top servers are REA, MCP reference servers, Context7. Each row's status and last-checked time are the values in status.json (status.json last checked 2026-10-30 06:59 (America/Los_Angeles)).
How are these MCP servers ranked?
Ranked by GitHub stars recorded on each AgentScout listing. Servers without a tracked public star count come after those with one, then A to Z. Live, down, or not-yet-checked status and the last-checked time are copied from status.json. No paid placements.
Where does the live status come from?
From status.json, not from a separate estimate. status.json last checked 2026-10-30 06:59 (America/Los_Angeles). A row says live, down, or not yet checked only when status.json says that.
Did anyone pay for a place on this list?
No. Paid placements are not part of this ranking. Order is GitHub stars on the listing, then servers without a tracked star count, then A to Z.
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Stars and pricing come from each AgentScout listing. Status and check times come from status.json. Nothing else on this list is estimated.