About curatedmcp-catalog-mcp
curatedmcp-catalog-mcp is an MCP server for searching a human-reviewed catalog of risk-classified MCP servers. It lets clients check verification status and inspect server capabilities and risk details.
Key features
- 01Search by keyword or category
- 02Check server verification status
- 03View risk and capability profiles
- 04Inspect compatible clients and transport
- 05Retrieve installation commands
Use cases
- 01Check a server before installing it
- 02Review declared access and network capabilities
- 03Confirm whether an npm package is verified
MCP support
Exposes catalog search, verification checks, and detailed server profiles as tools for MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y @curatedmcp/mcpCURATEDMCP_APP_URLOverride the CuratedMCP API base URL (defaults to https://curatedmcp.com). Only needed for local development against a different deployment.Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
3Saved tool list · updated 2w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | No | Max results, default 10 |
| query | string | No | Free-text search — matches name, tagline, or tags |
| category | string | No | Filter by category slug, e.g. 'developer-tools', 'databases' |
Details
From the project README@curatedmcp/mcp
An MCP server that exposes the CuratedMCP catalog — search human-reviewed, risk-classified MCP servers, check whether a server is verified, and pull its full risk/capability profile, all from inside any MCP client.
npx -y @curatedmcp/mcp
Why
Before installing an unfamiliar npx some-mcp-server command, ask your AI agent to check it against the catalog first — no need to leave the conversation.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
search_mcp_catalog | Search the catalog by keyword and/or category |
get_mcp_server_details | Full risk profile for one server: risk level, declared capabilities (file access, network egress, shell exec, etc.), compatible clients, transport type, install command |
check_mcp_server_verified | Quick check: is this server name or npm package in the verified catalog? |
Client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"curatedmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@curatedmcp/mcp"]
}
}
}
Development
npm install
npm run build
node test/smoke.mjs # exercises all three tools against curatedmcp.com
By default the server calls the production API at https://curatedmcp.com. Override with CURATEDMCP_APP_URL for local development against a different deployment.
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