Best MCP Servers for Claude
The best MCP servers for Claude are Filesystem MCP, Google Drive MCP, and Context7. Claude Desktop and the Claude API speak the Model Context Protocol, so any of these servers can extend Claude with new tools and data.
MCP servers that pair well with Claude Desktop and the Claude API, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Recommended MCP servers
Filesystem MCP
★ 88.7KFilesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories.
Files & StorageGoogle Drive MCP
★ 88.7KGoogle Drive MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants search and read files stored in Google Drive.
Files & StorageContext7
★ 59.6KContext7 is an MCP server that helps AI assistants pull up-to-date, version-specific library documentation and code examples.
Developer ToolsGitHub MCP Server
★ 31.6KGitHub MCP Server is an MCP server that helps AI assistants connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search.
Developer ToolsPlaywright MCP
★ 35.4KPlaywright MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants control a real browser to navigate, click, type, and extract page content.
Browser AutomationAWS MCP Servers
★ 9.5KAWS MCP Servers is an MCP server that helps AI assistants interact with AWS services and documentation through specialized MCP servers.
Cloud & InfrastructureHow we chose
- Explicitly lists Claude Desktop (or Claude) as a supported client.
- Actively maintained, with recent GitHub commits.
- Strong GitHub popularity (stars, forks, watchers).
- Clear, documented install command.
Comparison
| # | Server | Popularity | Stars | Forks | Last commit | License | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filesystem MCP Files & Storage | 95 | 88.7K | 11.3K | Jul 10, 2026 | MIT | Read and write local files |
| 2 | Google Drive MCP Files & Storage | 95 | 88.7K | 11.3K | Jul 10, 2026 | MIT | Search Google Drive |
| 3 | Context7 Developer Tools | 88 | 59.6K | 2.9K | Jul 21, 2026 | MIT | Fetch current library documentation |
| 4 | GitHub MCP Server Developer Tools | 86 | 31.6K | 4.6K | Jul 21, 2026 | MIT | Search and read repository code |
| 5 | Playwright MCP Browser Automation | 85 | 35.4K | 2.9K | Jul 15, 2026 | Apache-2.0 | Automate browser navigation |
| 6 | AWS MCP Servers Cloud & Infrastructure | 75 | 9.5K | 1.7K | Jul 21, 2026 | Apache-2.0 | Query AWS documentation |
| 7 | Firecrawl MCP Web Scraping & Crawling | 71 | 7K | 815 | Jul 21, 2026 | MIT | Crawl and scrape websites |
| 8 | Atlassian MCP Productivity & Docs | 70 | 5.6K | 1.3K | Jul 21, 2026 | MIT | Search and update Jira issues |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best mcp servers for claude?
The best MCP servers for Claude are Filesystem MCP, Google Drive MCP, and Context7. Claude Desktop and the Claude API speak the Model Context Protocol, so any of these servers can extend Claude with new tools and data.
How were these mcp servers for claude chosen?
Selection criteria: Explicitly lists Claude Desktop (or Claude) as a supported client. Actively maintained, with recent GitHub commits. Strong GitHub popularity (stars, forks, watchers). Clear, documented install command.
Do these MCP servers work with other AI clients?
Yes. MCP is an open standard, so a server built for one client generally works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, and others).
Which is the best of the mcp servers for claude?
Filesystem MCP is our top pick. Filesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories.
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