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MCP server publishing: Navigating directories and requirements

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Publishing a remote MCP server involves navigating several directories, with the official MCP Registry being the most accessible. The author successfully listed three servers on the MCP Registry by using the command-line tool `mcp-publisher`, which requires proving domain control and providing a `server.json` file. Other directories like the Claude Connectors Directory and ChatGPT app directory have more stringent review processes, including paid plans, OAuth 2.0 requirements, and detailed annotations for tools. Google's Connected Apps Platform is currently in a preview phase requiring an application. AI

IMPACT Provides a practical guide for developers on how to make their AI tools discoverable through various MCP server directories.

RANK_REASON The item details the process and requirements for publishing MCP servers to various directories, focusing on practical steps and technical requirements.

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MCP server publishing: Navigating directories and requirements

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucas Krawczak ·

    Where to list your MCP server, from someone who just did it

    <p><strong>Short answer:</strong> There are four places that matter for listing a remote MCP server, and only one of them is open to anyone today: the official MCP Registry. We published three servers there on 2026-10-31. The Claude Connectors Directory and the ChatGPT app direct…

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