AI tools filed by category, with real launch dates and revenue verified through Stripe. Connect the official The AI Tools Index MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
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Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http the-ai-tools-index https://theaitoolsindex.com/api/mcp/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
The AI Tools Index · https://theaitoolsindex.com/api/mcp/mcp
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “search_tools”: Search the The AI Tools Index catalog of live, published AI tools by a free-text query. Matches on tool name, tagline, or category name (cas.”
“Use “get_tool”: Fetch the full public detail for one AI tool by its listing slug (as returned by search_tools' toolUrl, e.g. '/tools/acme-writer' -> slug 'a.”
“Use “list_alternatives”: List live, same-category alternatives to a well-known AI tool (e.g. 'chatgpt', 'notion-ai', 'figma'). Call this when a user asks 'what are t.”
“Use “submit_tool”: Submit a new AI tool to The AI Tools Index on behalf of its maker. Creates a draft listing (not yet public) and returns a claimUrl the maker.”
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how The AI Tools Index holds up.
Operated by The AI Tools Index (theaitoolsindex.com) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
If The AI Tools Index adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Choose The AI Tools Index in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
The AI Tools Index's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
search_tools — Search the The AI Tools Index catalog of live, published AI tools by a free-text query. Matches on tool name, tagline, or category name (cas
get_tool — Fetch the full public detail for one AI tool by its listing slug (as returned by search_tools' toolUrl, e.g. '/tools/acme-writer' -> slug 'a
list_alternatives — List live, same-category alternatives to a well-known AI tool (e.g. 'chatgpt', 'notion-ai', 'figma'). Call this when a user asks 'what are t
submit_tool — Submit a new AI tool to The AI Tools Index on behalf of its maker. Creates a draft listing (not yet public) and returns a claimUrl the maker
list_offers — List the optional paid add-ons a maker can buy to promote their listing (name, one-sentence effect, price in USD). Listing is always free; t
create_checkout — Create a Stripe checkout URL for one paid add-on on one listing, and return it for a HUMAN to open. Never present this as a completed purcha
https://theaitoolsindex.com/api/mcp/mcpYes — The AI Tools Index operates its own remote MCP server at theaitoolsindex.com. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick The AI Tools Index in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, The AI Tools Index's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
No. The AI Tools Index runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
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.
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect The AI Tools Index in minutes. No credit card required.
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Set up The AI Tools Index in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code
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