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The AI Tool Directory MCP server,
connected in one click.

Search 2,000+ AI tools: pricing, alternatives, comparisons, and live, dead or acquired status. Connect the official AI Tool Directory MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.

Connect AI Tool Directory free How it works

Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed

Use this server

Add AI Tool Directory to your AI in one minute

Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.

claude mcp add --transport http ai-tool-directory https://tooldirectory.ai/api/mcp

Run in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.

AI Tool Directory · https://tooldirectory.ai/api/mcp

What you can do

What your AI can do with AI Tool Directory

Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.

“Use “search_tools”: Search the AI Tool Directory catalog (2,000+ AI tools) by keyword, use case, or category using hybrid semantic search. Returns ranked tools.”

“Use “get_tool”: Get the full profile of one AI tool by its directory slug: description, pricing, key features, editorial verdict and rating, the date it was.”

“Use “check_tool_status”: Check whether an AI tool is still alive. Returns active, deceased, or acquired — with the date and cause if it shut down, and live alternati.”

“Use “find_alternatives”: Find curated alternatives to a given AI tool by its directory slug. If the tool has shut down, returns live replacements. Good for "what sho.”

Security check

How secure is the AI Tool Directory MCP server?

Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how AI Tool Directory holds up.

✓ Verified directory serverAI Tool Directory · tooldirectory.ai

Official endpoint

Operated by AI Tool Directory (tooldirectory.ai) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.

No sign-in needed

This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.

Scanned before it goes live

gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.

Watched for drift

If AI Tool Directory adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.

Run the free scanner on AI Tool Directory's server →

How it works

Connected in three steps

Connect your gate

Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.

Pick AI Tool Directory

Choose AI Tool Directory in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.

Use it anywhere

AI Tool Directory's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.

Connect AI Tool Directory free

Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed

Straight from the server

The actual tools AI Tool Directory exposes

Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.

search_tools — Search the AI Tool Directory catalog (2,000+ AI tools) by keyword, use case, or category using hybrid semantic search. Returns ranked tools

get_tool — Get the full profile of one AI tool by its directory slug: description, pricing, key features, editorial verdict and rating, the date it was

check_tool_status — Check whether an AI tool is still alive. Returns active, deceased, or acquired — with the date and cause if it shut down, and live alternati

find_alternatives — Find curated alternatives to a given AI tool by its directory slug. If the tool has shut down, returns live replacements. Good for "what sho

compare_tools — Compare two AI tools side by side by their directory slugs. Returns each tool’s profile (pricing, rating, editorial verdict, lifecycle) plus

list_tools — List the top-rated active AI tools in a category or for a job role, optionally filtered by pricing. Good for "what are the best AI tools for

Author

Who runs the AI Tool Directory MCP server?

tooldirectory.ai

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Server facts

The AI Tool Directory MCP server at a glance

Endpointhttps://tooldirectory.ai/api/mcp

Operated byAI Tool Directory (tooldirectory.ai)

CategoryCommunity

Sign-inNone — public data only

Available in gateYes — one-click connect

Works withClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor & any MCP client

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is there an official AI Tool Directory MCP server?

Yes — AI Tool Directory operates its own remote MCP server at tooldirectory.ai. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.

How do I connect AI Tool Directory to Claude or ChatGPT?

Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick AI Tool Directory in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, AI Tool Directory's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.

Do I need to host anything?

No. AI Tool Directory runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.

Is the AI Tool Directory MCP server safe to connect?

It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.