AI Knowledge HubSmithery — Registry
A marketplace that provides hosting and CLI installation for over 7,000 MCP servers
Basic Information
| Program Name | Smithery |
|---|---|
| One-line Introduction | A marketplace that provides hosting and CLI installation for over 7,000 MCP servers |
| Developed & Maintained By | Smithery |
| Official Homepage | https://smithery.ai/ |
| Official Documentation | https://smithery.ai/ |
| Installation & Deployment | https://smithery.ai/ |
| Operating Environment | Web browser |
| License | Web service |
| Stable Version | 2026-10 confirmed — confirmation date 2026-10-18 |
| GitHub Repository | https://smithery.ai/ |
| Category | Registry (Tags: MCP, registry, browse, discover, directory) |
What is this program?
Smithery is an MCP registry and directory marketplace that provides hosting and CLI installation for over 7,000 MCP servers. Like Docker Hub, it is an MCP marketplace for browsing, installing, and hosting servers. It supports fast CLI installation and OAuth hosting.
It is a community and commercial discovery resource to consult alongside the official registry when looking for MCP servers.
What problems does it solve?
- ('Server discovery', 'when you need to find a server in a marketplace that provides hosting and CLI installation for over 7,000 MCP servers', 'browse by category and search')
- ('Comparison and selection', 'when you need to choose the right server among several', 'compare descriptions and scores')
Key Features
Browse & Search
Discover servers by category, tag, and search
- Use case: Quickly find the server you need
- What you get: Various filters
- Limitations: Need to check quality variation
Install & Connect
Connect the selected server to a host app
- Use case: Use immediately
- What you get: Provides configuration snippets
- Limitations: Requires per-client modifications
Installation and Execution
Web Access
Open the service website in a browser.
https://smithery.ai/
Real-World Usage Examples
Server Search
Search for and compare servers with the desired functionality.
Filter by category and tags
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
- Discovery resource for the MCP ecosystem
- Provides categories and search
- Free to browse
Points to Consider Before Use
- Quality varies
- Server counts and naming differ by service
Comparison with Similar Programs
| Program | Characteristics | Best Suited When |
|---|---|---|
| Official MCP Registry | Registry with an official naming scheme | Official registration |
| GitHub Search | GitHub code search | Exploring source code directly |
Official Resources and Further Learning
- Official Homepage — https://smithery.ai/
- Official Documentation / Knowledge Base — https://smithery.ai/
- Installation & Deployment — https://smithery.ai/
- Release Notes — https://smithery.ai/
- Source / Development Materials — https://smithery.ai/
Version and supported environment information was confirmed on the official site as of 2026-10-18. Installation commands may vary depending on your distribution and version, so check the official installation documentation as well.
Actual Execution Screen
Synthetic example — not an actual execution result. The screen is a synthetic example and not an actual execution result.
Server in actual operation
Source (HTML): https://games.aidebatehub.com/programs/mcp/registry/smithery.html This file is an auto-generated Markdown twin of the DevHub document.
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