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What Is Glama MCP and How Do I Use It?
Glama is the leading directory for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It hosts ratings, install instructions, and search for thousands of MCP servers. Use it to discover MCP servers worth installing in Claude or Cursor.
Glama (glama.ai) is what npm is for JavaScript packages but for MCP servers. It indexes the Model Context Protocol ecosystem, surfaces install instructions, and rates servers on quality dimensions like documentation, tool design, and reliability.
What Glama does. Search for an MCP server by name, category, or use case (e.g., 'VC research', 'GitHub access', 'web search', 'database query'). Each listing shows: install command, the host platforms it supports (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.), GitHub source link, README excerpt, and a quality tier rating.
Glama tier ratings. A-tier is the highest — solid documentation, reliable tools, well-maintained source. B-tier and C-tier are functional but less polished. D-tier and below have quality concerns (broken tools, outdated docs, missing source). For a serious workflow installation, prefer A-tier servers.
How to install from a Glama listing. Each listing includes the JSON config snippet ready to paste into your AI host's MCP config. For Claude Desktop: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or the Windows equivalent. For Cursor: Settings → Tools → MCP. For Claude Code: .claude/mcp.json in the project root. The shape is the same: an mcpServers object with one entry per server.
Recommended A-tier MCP servers for VC research.
- GitDealFlow (@gitdealflow/mcp-signal) — six free tools for VC deal flow research, A-tier
- GitHub (official, modelcontextprotocol/servers/src/github) — raw repo access for ad-hoc deep diligence
- Brave Search (community) — web search for context-gathering workflows
What Glama is not. It is not the Model Context Protocol itself (that is the open protocol Anthropic released). It is not the official MCP Registry (that is a separate canonical list at github.com/modelcontextprotocol/registry). Glama complements both as a discoverability and quality-rating layer.
Why Glama matters for evaluation. MCP servers run with whatever permissions your AI host grants them. Installing a low-quality or malicious server could expose private data or run unexpected code. Glama's rating system and source-code links help you evaluate quality and security before installing. Always prefer A-tier servers with public, auditable source code.
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View GitDealFlow on Glama →Frequently asked questions
Is Glama free to use?
Yes — browsing, searching, and using Glama-listed MCP servers is free. Server publishers pay nothing to list. Some publishers offer paid tiers within their own server (gated tools, paid endpoints), but Glama itself does not charge.
How do I publish my own MCP server on Glama?
Submit your server's GitHub repository through the Glama submission form. Glama reviews documentation, runs basic functionality checks, assigns a tier rating, and lists the server. The review process typically takes a few days.
Why do some servers have F-tier ratings?
Quality issues — broken tools, outdated documentation, missing source code, abandoned maintenance. F-tier servers are still listed for transparency but should not be installed in production workflows.
Is Glama the same as the official MCP Registry?
No. The official MCP Registry (github.com/modelcontextprotocol/registry) is the canonical source of MCP server metadata, maintained by the protocol stewards. Glama is an independent directory and discoverability layer that adds quality ratings, search, and install instructions on top.