MCPM Search: Finding the Right Tool in 3,000+ Packages
With thousands of MCP tools on mcpm, discovery is critical. Here's how search works and how to find exactly what you need.
Search That Understands Intent
mcpm search isn't just keyword matching. It uses semantic search to understand what you're trying to do, not just what you typed.
<span class="hljs-comment"># These all find database-related tools</span>
mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"connect to postgres"</span>
mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"sql queries"</span>
mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"database"</span>
Filtering and Sorting
Narrow results with filters:
mcpm-dev search weather --category data
mcpm-dev search slack --<span class="hljs-built_in">sort</span> downloads
mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"code review"</span> --verified-only
Reading the Results
Each search result shows:
- Package name and version
- Description (first 150 chars)
- Downloads (weekly count)
- Verified badge (maintainer-verified packages)
- Last updated date
Making Your Tool Discoverable
Publishing a tool? Here's how to rank well in mcpm search:
1. Write a Descriptive Title
"PostgreSQL Query Runner" beats "pg-tool"
2. Front-Load Your Description
The first sentence matters most. Make it count.
3. Use Relevant Tags
mcpm supports up to 5 tags. Choose them strategically.
4. Keep Your README Fresh
Search indexes your README. Update it when you add features.
5. Earn the Verified Badge
Verified tools rank higher. Apply once your tool hits 100 weekly downloads.
Pro Search Tips
- Use
mcpm-dev info <package> to deep-dive before installing
- Check the GitHub stars and issue activity for quality signals
- Look for tools with recent updates (last 30 days)
What's your favorite MCP tool you discovered through mcpm? Share it below!
#MCP #Search #DevTools #Discovery #mcpm
MCPM Search: Finding the Right Tool in 3,000+ Packages
With thousands of MCP tools on mcpm, discovery is critical. Here's how search works and how to find exactly what you need.
Search That Understands Intent
mcpm search isn't just keyword matching. It uses semantic search to understand what you're trying to do, not just what you typed.
<span class="hljs-comment"># These all find database-related tools</span> mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"connect to postgres"</span> mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"sql queries"</span> mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"database"</span>Filtering and Sorting
Narrow results with filters:
mcpm-dev search weather --category data mcpm-dev search slack --<span class="hljs-built_in">sort</span> downloads mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">"code review"</span> --verified-onlyReading the Results
Each search result shows:
Making Your Tool Discoverable
Publishing a tool? Here's how to rank well in mcpm search:
1. Write a Descriptive Title
"PostgreSQL Query Runner" beats "pg-tool"
2. Front-Load Your Description
The first sentence matters most. Make it count.
3. Use Relevant Tags
mcpm supports up to 5 tags. Choose them strategically.
4. Keep Your README Fresh
Search indexes your README. Update it when you add features.
5. Earn the Verified Badge
Verified tools rank higher. Apply once your tool hits 100 weekly downloads.
Pro Search Tips
mcpm-dev info <package>to deep-dive before installingWhat's your favorite MCP tool you discovered through mcpm? Share it below!
#MCP #Search #DevTools #Discovery #mcpm