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Complete guide to using MCP Collection and integrating Model Context Protocol servers.
Get up and running with MCP Collection in minutes. Follow these steps to start using our Model Context Protocol servers.
Create Account
Sign up for a free account to access our MCP servers and manage your usage.
Get StartedChoose Authentication
Set up OAuth 2.1 (recommended) or create API keys for server access.
Manage AuthConfigure Client
Add server URLs to your MCP client (like Claude Desktop) and start using tools.
Browse ServersMCP Collection supports two authentication methods to secure access to our servers.
OAuth 2.1 with PKCE
Modern, secure authentication that doesn't require managing long-lived tokens. Perfect for Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.
Configuration Example:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-collection-server": {
"url": "https://mcp-collection.com/servers/example/sse",
"auth": {
"type": "oauth2",
"clientId": "mcp-client",
"authorizationUrl": "https://mcp-collection.com/oauth/authorize",
"tokenUrl": "https://mcp-collection.com/api/oauth/token",
"scopes": ["mcp:read", "mcp:write"]
}
}
}
}Benefits:
- No long-lived tokens to manage
- Automatic token refresh
- Granular permissions with scopes
- Industry-standard security
API Keys
Traditional API key authentication for simple integrations and testing. Keys can be managed in your profile.
Configuration Example:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-collection-server": {
"url": "https://mcp-collection.com/servers/example/sse",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}Use Cases:
- Development and testing
- Simple integrations
- Legacy systems
Explore our collection of Model Context Protocol servers, each providing specialized tools and capabilities.
IP Lookup
Comprehensive IP address geolocation and information lookup. Get location, ISP, timezone, currency, and network details for any IP address
Solar Research
Comprehensive solar energy analysis using Google Solar API with building insights, regional solar data, and detailed GeoTIFF imagery for solar potential assessment
Finance
Real-time stock market data, company profiles, financial news, and market analysis
EV Charging and Routes
Comprehensive electric vehicle tools for finding charging stations and planning EV routes using Maps data
Maps
Comprehensive Maps integration with geocoding, places search, directions, and distance calculations
MCP Collection uses a credit-based system to ensure fair usage and maintain service quality.
How Credits Work
- Each tool call consumes credits based on complexity
- Credits are deducted in real-time during usage
- Monthly subscriptions include credit allowances
- Additional credits can be purchased as needed
Rate Limits
- 60 requests per minute per IP address
- Higher limits available with subscriptions
- Rate limit headers included in responses
- Automatic retry with exponential backoff recommended
Understanding common errors and how to handle them in your MCP client integration.
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