Top 10 Community MCP Servers for Claude and LLM Applications - December 2024

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem consists of both official and community-developed servers. The official MCP repository (modelcontextprotocol/servers) with 4.2k stars serves as the foundation, providing reference implementations like AWS KB Retrieval, Brave Search, GitHub integration, and more. However, the community has been actively building their own implementations to extend Claude and other LLMs' capabilities in unique ways.

To discover these community innovations, we searched GitHub for repositories tagged with "mcp server" and related keywords, excluding the official implementations. This article presents the top 10 most starred community MCP servers, showcasing how developers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with the Model Context Protocol.

1. MCP Server Chatsum (264 ⭐)

Developed by idoubi, this server specializes in chat message summarization. It's particularly useful for applications requiring conversation analysis and summary generation. With 22 forks and active community engagement, it stands as the most popular MCP server implementation.

Configuration

json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-server-chatsum": {
            "command": "path-to/bin/node",
            "args": ["path-to/mcp-server-chatsum/build/index.js"],
            "env": {
            "CHAT_DB_PATH": "path-to/mcp-server-chatsum/chatbot/data/chat.db"
            }
        }
    }
}

2. Cloudflare Integration Server (156 ⭐)

Official implementation from Cloudflare that seamlessly integrates with their suite of services including Workers, KV, R2, and D1. This server provides robust cloud infrastructure support for MCP applications.

3. mcp-installer (107 ⭐)

Created by anaisbetts, this versatile installer supports both npm and PyPi packages. It simplifies the deployment process with automated installation capabilities, making it easier for developers to set up and manage MCP servers.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-installer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"]
    }
  }
}

4. YouTube Subtitle Server (96 ⭐)

Another contribution from anaisbetts, this specialized server focuses on YouTube subtitle extraction. It's an essential tool for applications requiring video content analysis and accessibility features.

5. MCP Create Server (83 ⭐)

The official ModelContextProtocol team's solution for creating Python-based MCP server projects. It offers a zero-configuration setup, making it ideal for developers new to MCP implementation.

6. Shell Control Server (60 ⭐)

Developed by rusiaaman, this server enables autonomous shell execution and computer control, specifically optimized for Mac environments. It's particularly useful for automation and system control applications.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wcgw": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "tool",
        "run",
        "--from",
        "wcgw@latest",
        "--python",
        "3.12",
        "wcgw_mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

7. MCP Get (56 ⭐)

michaellatman's command-line tool for managing MCP servers. It streamlines the installation and management process, facilitating seamless integration between LLM applications and external tools.

8. Amazon Fresh Server (52 ⭐)

A TypeScript-based implementation by Alec2435 that demonstrates core MCP concepts through a simple notes system. It serves as an excellent reference for developers building TypeScript MCP servers.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amazon-fresh-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/amazon-fresh-server/build/index.js"
    }
  }
}

9. Notion Todo Server (47 ⭐)

Created by danhilse, this server integrates with Notion's API for managing personal todo lists. It's a practical example of how MCP can be used to enhance productivity tools.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion-todo": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/.venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "notion_mcp"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/notion-mcp"
    }
  }
}

10. MCP Server for Obsidian (39 ⭐)

MarkusPfundstein's implementation enables interaction with Obsidian through the Local REST API community plugin. It's particularly valuable for knowledge management and note-taking applications.

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-obsidian": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-obsidian"],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Conclusion

These top 10 MCP servers showcase the diverse applications and growing ecosystem of the Model Context Protocol. From chat summarization to productivity tools, each implementation offers unique capabilities for enhancing AI-powered applications.

Note: Star counts and statistics are accurate as of December 7, 2024.