How do I list my MCP server on MCP Server Finder and other MCP directories?

[bhagyakanwar1]

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Hi MCP community,

I am looking to list our company’s MCP server (Exasol MCP Server) both on some official/community MCP server directories.
Here’s the repository for reference: https://github.com/exasol/mcp-server

My questions are:
Where exactly should I submit my server for best visibility/discovery?

Is there a standard process or template to request listing? For MCP Server Finder, it opens an email to info@mcpserver.com
but doesn’t give details, what should my email contain? Should I provide metadata/config, or just a description and links?

Thanks for your help and advice!

[isheng-eqi]

Here is a comprehensive list of MCP server directories and how to submit to each one.

Major MCP directories

1. MCP Server Finder (mcpserverfinder.com)

The largest community-maintained directory.

How to submit:

• Email info@mcpserver.com with the following:
  • Server name
  • One-line description
  • GitHub repository URL
  • Category tags (e.g., database, productivity, developer-tools)
  • Logo URL (optional, PNG/SVG)

Recommended email template:

Subject: MCP Server Listing Request: Exasol MCP Server

Server Name: Exasol MCP Server
Description: MCP server for Exasol database — query execution, schema introspection, and database management
Repository: https://github.com/exasol/mcp-server
Category: database, analytics
Logo: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/exasol/mcp-server/main/logo.png

2. MCP Registry (modelcontextprotocol.io)

The official MCP registry. This is the most authoritative listing.

How to submit:

• Follow the process at: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol
• Check the servers/ directory for the submission format
• Generally requires a PR to the registry
• Your server needs to meet quality standards (documentation, tests, active maintenance)

3. Smithery (smithery.ai)

A managed MCP hosting and discovery platform.

How to submit:

• Visit https://smithery.ai
• Connect your GitHub repository
• Their system auto-discovers your MCP server configuration
• Provides hosting, analytics, and a listing page

4. MCP.so (mcp.so)

A community-curated MCP server directory.

How to submit:

• Visit https://mcp.so
• Usually has a "Submit" button or GitHub-based submission
• Requires server name, description, repo link, and tags

5. PulseMCP (pulsemcp.com)

Another community directory with search and categorization.

How to submit:

• Check https://pulsemcp.com for submission guidelines
• Typically GitHub-based or form submission

6. GitHub Awesome Lists

Several "awesome-mcp" lists that get significant traffic:

• awesome-mcp-servers: https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers

  • Submit via PR — add your server to the appropriate category section in README.md
  • Format: - [Server Name](repo-url) — Short description

• awesome-mcp: https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp

  • Same PR-based submission

7. MCP Marketplace (Claude / Anthropic)

The in-product marketplace accessible from Claude Desktop.

How to submit:

• This is gated — Anthropic curates which servers appear
• Your server should be well-documented, reliable, and follow MCP best practices
• No formal public submission process yet (as of mid-2026)

Prioritized submission order

For maximum visibility with Exasol MCP Server, I recommend this order:

1. MCP Server Finder — email today, quickest turnaround
2. Awesome MCP lists — submit PRs, get indexed by search engines
3. Smithery — get hosted and discoverable
4. MCP.so / PulseMCP — broader community reach
5. Official MCP Registry — highest authority but longest process

Pro tips

• Ensure your README has clear installation instructions and a claude_desktop_config.json example
• Add an MCP badge to your README: [![MCP Server](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-Server-blue)](your-url)
• List your server in your GitHub repo's "About" section with relevant topics: mcp, mcp-server, exasol
• A working mcp.json example in your README significantly increases adoption