Read and write local files with configurable access controls.
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Best Open-Source MCPs
Open-source MCP servers are where the MCP ecosystem is actually being built. You can read the source, file issues, fork the server to fix a paper cut, and deploy without licensing friction. Everything on this page ships under an OSS license.
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Local SQLite database access with full read/write support.
Local Git operations: commit, diff, log, branch, and more.
Full GitHub API access: repos, PRs, issues, and code search.
Query and inspect PostgreSQL databases via natural language.
Full browser automation: navigate, click, screenshot, and scrape.
Structured step-by-step reasoning for complex problem solving.
Persistent knowledge graph memory across AI conversations.
Manage payments, customers, and subscriptions through Stripe.
Read, write, and search across Notion pages, databases, and blocks.
Triage errors, inspect traces, and query events from Sentry.
Geocoding, place search, directions, and travel times from Google Maps.
Read and send Slack messages, manage channels and threads.
Manage Workers, R2 buckets, DNS, and edge policies on Cloudflare.
Read products, orders, and inventory from your Shopify store.
Up-to-date library docs pulled directly into your AI context.
Full Supabase access: database, auth, storage, and edge functions.
Search, inspect, and run Hugging Face models and datasets from an agent.
Real-time and forecast weather data via the OpenWeatherMap API.
Read and write notes in your local Obsidian vault.
Secure cloud sandboxes for executing AI-generated code.
Manage Linear issues, projects, and cycles from AI context.
Read, create, and manage events across Google Calendar.
FAQ: Open Source
Why does open source matter for MCP servers?
MCP servers frequently touch credentials (database strings, API tokens) and run tools on your behalf. Open source means anyone can audit what the server actually does with those credentials before you hand them over.
Are all "official" MCPs open source?
Most are — Anthropic's official servers and the GitHub, Supabase, and Linear MCPs are all OSS. A handful of commercial-only MCPs exist, but the MCP norm is open source.
Which OSS license should I look for?
MIT and Apache-2.0 dominate. Both are business-friendly and let you ship derivatives in commercial products. A copyleft license (GPL) is rare for MCPs; if you find one, check that your use fits before bundling.