Index9 MCP Server
Provides AI assistants with real-time access to 1000+ AI models including their latest pricing, context windows, capabilities, and specifications. Supports model search, comparison, recommendations, and live testing.
README
@index9/mcp
Real-time model intelligence for your AI assistant. Search 1200+ models, compare pricing and capabilities, test performance—all with current data, zero cost.
What You Get
Your AI assistant gets live model intelligence for smarter recommendations:
- Search models by capability, price, or modality across 1200+ options instantly
- Compare models side-by-side with current pricing and context windows
- Get recommendations tailored to your use case, budget, and requirements
- Test models with real API calls to see latency and behavior before you commit
Quick Start
Cursor
Open Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new global MCP server
{
"mcpServers": {
"index9": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@index9/mcp"]
}
}
}
VS Code
Open VS Code Settings → MCP Servers → Add Server
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"index9": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@index9/mcp"]
}
}
}
Other Clients
See installation guide for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, and 30+ other MCP clients.
Configuration
Testing Models (Optional)
To enable live model testing, add your OpenRouter API key from openrouter.ai/keys to your MCP config. Charges go directly to your OpenRouter account.
Available Tools
list_models- Filter models by provider, context, pricing, capabilities, and modalitysearch_models- Natural language search across all modelsget_model- Get complete model specs and detailscompare_models- Side-by-side comparison of up to 10 modelsrecommend_model- AI-powered recommendations for your use casetest_model- Live API testing with latency and cost estimates (requires API key)
License
MIT © Index9
Related
- Index9 - AI model registry and testing platform
- Model Context Protocol - The protocol this server implements
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