About MCP Marketplace
MCP Marketplace is Cline's repository for submitting MCP servers to its marketplace listings. It describes the submission steps, approval criteria and requirements for one-click installation. It is intended for developers who want Cline users to discover and install their servers.
Key features
- 01Submission steps for MCP servers
- 02Approval criteria and review areas
- 03Optional llms-install.md setup guidance
- 04Repository link and logo requirements
Use cases
- 01Submitting an MCP server to the Cline marketplace
- 02Checking approval conditions before applying
- 03Writing an llms-install.md file for automated Cline setup
MCP support
This repository is not an MCP server or client. It is a listing and distribution directory for MCP servers used by Cline, so its users can discover and install them with one click.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Marketplace
Welcome to Cline's MCP Marketplace repository! Submit your MCP servers for others to easily discover and one-click install with Cline.
Table of Contents
- What is MCP?
- What is the MCP Marketplace?
- How to Submit your MCP Server
- MCP Server Approval Process
- Making Your MCP Server One-Click Installable
- FAQ
- Get Help
What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol introduced by Anthropic that standardizes how large language models communicate with external tools or resources. MCP servers allow AI agents like Cline to access additional capabilities e.g., web search, file operations, API integrations, database access, and more.
What is the MCP Marketplace?
The MCP Marketplace is a curated collection of MCP servers that makes discovery and installation easy. With the marketplace, you can:
- Browse official and community-made MCP servers
- Search by name, category, tags, and other metadata
- Install MCP servers with one click, triggering Cline to autonomously handle cloning, setup, and configuration.
How to Submit your MCP Server
- Create a new issue in this
mcp-marketplacerepository - Include the Following Info in the Issue:
- GitHub Repo URL: A direct link to the MCP server’s repository (nested links are also okay like in this example)
- Logo Image: A 400×400 PNG that will serve as your server’s icon.
- Reason for Addition: Briefly explain why your server is awesome and/or how it can benefit other Cline users. Please review our MCP Server Approval Process to understand our conditions for approval.
- Confirm that you have tested giving Cline just your
README.mdand/or thellms-install.mdand watched him successfully setup the server. This will help prevent rejection in case we have trouble setting up your server using Cline.
That’s it! Our team will review your submission. Once approved, we’ll add your MCP server to the official Marketplace listings, and it will become discoverable by Cline users.
MCP Server Approval Process
Our team maintains quality standards to ensure a secure and reliable marketplace experience. Submissions undergo a comprehensive review process that evaluates:
- Community Adoption: We assess project traction through GitHub engagement metrics, community discussions, and overall ecosystem presence
- Developer Credibility: We verify the identity and reputation of maintainers, with preference given to established organizations and developers with verifiable professional backgrounds
- Project Maturity: We evaluate code quality, documentation completeness, maintenance activity, and long-term sustainability indicators
- Security Considerations: We apply increased scrutiny to projects in sensitive domains (such as financial services) and require additional verification for cryptocurrency-related tools Our review team conducts regular evaluations of submissions. This thorough vetting process helps maintain the integrity of the MCP ecosystem while ensuring users have access to high-quality, trustworthy tools.
Making Your MCP Server One-Click Installable
When Cline attempts to install your MCP server, he will try to use your README.md to guide him through the setup process. While most MCP servers include sufficient instructions in their README, you can include a llms-install.md file in your repository to provide additional guidance to agents like Cline. This can be particularly useful for complex setups requiring specific environment configurations or API keys.
FAQ
- Do I have to create a
llms-install.mdfile? No. A well-written README with clear installation instructions is usually sufficient. Cline is quite good at understanding standard README files. Thellms-install.mdfile is optional to help with complex setups or when you want to provide additional guidance. - Can I submit new MCP servers without many stars? Absolutely! However, we do have a vetting process to ensure the security and stability of the MCP ecosystem.
- How long does the approval process take? Our team aims to review submissions within a couple of days. If your submission is approved, it will be live in the marketplace shortly thereafter.
Get Help
Join our Discord and post in the #mcp channel if you have any questions or need help!
License
This repository is distributed under the MIT License. Please note that individual MCP server submissions may use different licenses, so review the original repo’s license for details.
Comments
New to MCP?
From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.