MCP Marketplace
The MCP Marketplace is a centralized hub where you can browse, preview, and install ready-made MCP servers. This guide explains:
- Servers types in the marketplace
- Integration formats
- Compatibility with client platforms
- Preparations for publishing server
Introduction
Detailed introduction about the marketplace page.
After logging into the platform (opens in a new tab), you can access the marketplace page, which offers the following features:
- Discovery: Search and filter servers by tags, categories, or keywords.
- Previews: View tools, supported protocols (STDIO/SSE), and descriptions.
- Integration: Quickly add a server to your MCP client using a connection link or config.
Search MCP servers
The MCP server marketplace categorizes servers using tags based on business scenarios such as: Productivity & Communication, Web & Browser Automation, Development Tools, and more. You can browse or filter servers by clicking on the tag tabs to find the ones that best match your use case.
Each server’s detail page includes the following key sections:
Basic Info
- Overview of the server’s purpose and usage
- Connection type (e.g., STDIO or SSE)
- Usage instructions and installation options
- Version number, provider name, and community rating
Available Features
- A list of all tools provided by this server
- Brief descriptions of what each tool can do
Installation & Tutorials
- Step-by-step instructions for setup
- Multiple options depending on your environment (e.g., CLI, GUI, hosted)
- Optional tutorial video for visual learners
Tool Quick-Test
- Instantly test any tool included in the server without switching to the Playground
- Ideal for exploring capabilities before connecting it to a real client
Servers Types
Server Type | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
API-wrapped servers | Wrap external APIs to expose them as MCP tools | Perplexity, GitHub |
System connectors | Internal business system interfaces (OMS, WMS, etc.) | Item DI > OMS Sync |
Local assistants | Utilities like knowledge base, file readers | AWS-knowledge |
Integration Methods
Generate Server Link
- Log in to item MCP using your account credentials.
- On the Marketplace page, browse or search for the desired MCP server.
- Click Explore Integration to open the server details page.
- On the server details page, you will see available features and existing links.
- You can either click Generate Link to create a new one, or reuse an existing link if available.
One-Click Add (UI-Only)
Used in platform like Cursor or VS code:
- Click "Add Server"
- Choose
STDIO
orSSE
- Paste connection link (URL or local path)
- Done — no code required
Config File (Advanced)
Used in Claude Desktop or Cline:
{
"command": "node",
"args": ["index.js"],
"env": {},
"id": "github-server"
}
This method requires basic technical setup (node/python installed, path defined)