TDO MCP Server

Connect AI assistants to the Tools Directory Online catalog using the Model Context Protocol.

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external data sources and tools. By adding our MCP server, your AI assistant can search, browse, and recommend tools from our entire directory without leaving the conversation.

How to Connect

Add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tools-directory-online": {
      "url": "https://toolsdirectoryonline.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

In Claude Desktop, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. In Cursor, add it to your MCP server configuration.

Available Tools

`search_tools`

query?, category?, limit?

Search and filter tools by query, category, or limit. Returns structured results with direct links to each tool's directory page.

`get_categories`

none

Retrieve all available tool categories with names, slugs, and descriptions. Useful for discovering what types of tools are listed.

`find_alternatives`

tool_name (required)

Given a tool name, finds the tool and returns other tools in the same category as alternatives.

Example Prompts

Once connected, try asking your AI assistant:

“Find me the best AI writing tools”

“What are some alternatives to Figma?”

“Show me free developer tools for testing”

“List all design tool categories available”

REST API

Prefer a traditional REST API? Our public API supports search, filtering, and pagination.

View API Documentation →