tooldirectory-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOOLDIRECTORY_MCP_ENDPOINT | No | Override the upstream endpoint (e.g. for testing). |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_toolsA | Search the AI Tool Directory catalog (2,000+ AI tools) by keyword, use case, or category using hybrid semantic search. Returns ranked tools with slug, one-line description, pricing model, and rating. Use this to discover tools, then get_tool for full detail. |
| get_toolA | Get the full profile of one AI tool by its directory slug: description, pricing, key features, editorial verdict and rating, the date it was last human-verified, lifecycle status, and the official site URL. |
| check_tool_statusA | Check whether an AI tool is still alive. Returns active, deceased, or acquired — with the date and cause if it shut down, and live alternatives if it did. Use this before recommending a tool to avoid suggesting one that no longer exists. |
| find_alternativesA | Find curated alternatives to a given AI tool by its directory slug. If the tool has shut down, returns live replacements. Good for "what should I use instead of X" questions. |
| compare_toolsA | Compare two AI tools side by side by their directory slugs. Returns each tool’s profile (pricing, rating, editorial verdict, lifecycle) plus the editor’s head-to-head verdict and bottom line when one exists for the pair. |
| list_toolsA | List the top-rated active AI tools in a category or for a job role, optionally filtered by pricing. Good for "what are the best AI tools for sales" or "free tools in ". |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool serves a distinct purpose: checking status, comparing, finding alternatives, getting details, listing, and searching. No overlap in functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the right tool.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., check_tool_status, list_tools). The verb is descriptive and the noun indicates the object, resulting in a predictable naming convention.
With 6 tools, the set is well-scoped for a tool directory. It covers the essential query operations without being too sparse or overly numerous, fitting the domain perfectly.
The tool set covers all major discovery and comparison needs for an AI tool directory: search, list, get details, compare, find alternatives, and check lifecycle status. No obvious gaps for a read-only directory.