How do I install Registry?

Registry is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: mcp-server-mcp-registry and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Registry safe to use?

Yes. Registry passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 7.1/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What AI apps work with Registry?

Registry uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Registry MCP Server

by formulahendry

Developer ToolsModerate7.1Local

Free

MCP Server for MCP Registry to discover and search for available MCP servers in the registry

About

MCP Server for MCP Registry to discover and search for available MCP servers in the registry

Security Report

7.1

Moderate7.1Low Risk

Valid MCP server (5 strong, 4 medium validity signals). 4 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity) Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (5/5 approved).

6 files analyzed · 5 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-formulahendry-mcp-server-mcp-registry": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-mcp-registry"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

MCP Server for MCP Registry

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the MCP Registry. This server allows you to discover and search for available MCP servers in the registry.

✨ Features

List MCP Servers: Browse and search through available MCP servers in the registry
Pagination Support: Handle large result sets with cursor-based pagination
Custom Registry URLs: Support for custom MCP registry endpoints
Semantic Search Ready: Returns raw server data optimized for semantic analysis

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Node.js 20+

Installation

VS Code

Install the MCP server in VS Code using below buttons:

Alternatively, you can add configuration in mcp.json:

{
    "servers": {
        "mcp-registry": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "mcp-server-mcp-registry@latest"
            ]
        }
    }
}

📋 Available Tools

`list_mcp_servers`

Lists MCP servers from the MCP Registry with optional pagination and filtering.

Parameters:

limit (optional): Maximum number of servers to return (1-100, default: 50)
cursor (optional): Pagination cursor for retrieving next set of results
registry_url (optional): Base URL of the MCP Registry API (defaults to https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0/servers)