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Model Context Protocol

Connect Your AI Assistant to Startup Tools

Use MCP to give Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants access to our curated directory of 400+ startup tools, terminology, books, and guides.

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What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external tools and data sources. Instead of copying and pasting information, your AI can directly search our tool directory and provide recommendations.

When you ask "What CRM should I use for my startup?", your AI assistant can query our database and give you personalized recommendations based on your stage, budget, and needs.

What Your AI Can Do

Our MCP server exposes these tools to your AI assistant:

search_tools

Search 400+ startup tools by category, pricing, or founder stage

search_glossary

Look up startup terminology and definitions

search_books

Find recommended books for founders

search_guides

Access decision guides for choosing tools

search_problems

Find solutions to common startup challenges

Server Details

Server URLhttps://www.thestartupstarterkit.com/api/mcp
Protocol

MCP over HTTP (stateless)

Affiliate Links

Tool links returned by the server use affiliate URLs when available. This helps support the project at no extra cost to you.

Supported AI Clients

Click on a client to see installation instructions:

Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop
macwindows
Anthropic's official desktop application for Claude AI. The primary way most users interact with MCP servers.
Claude Code
Claude Code
macwindowslinux
Anthropic's CLI tool for developers. Integrates Claude directly into your terminal workflow.
Cursor
Cursor
macwindowslinux
AI-powered code editor built on VS Code. Popular among developers for its deep AI integration.
Windsurf
Windsurf
macwindowslinux
Codeium's AI-powered IDE with deep AI integration and coding assistance.
Cline
Cline
macwindowslinux
AI-powered VS Code extension for autonomous coding assistance.
Continue
Continue
macwindowslinux
Open-source AI code assistant that works with VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
Zed
Zed
maclinux
High-performance code editor with built-in AI features and collaboration.
Raycast
Raycast
mac
Mac productivity launcher with AI features and extensibility.
Amazon Q
Amazon Q
macwindowslinux
AWS's AI assistant for developers and IT professionals.
Sourcegraph Cody
Sourcegraph Cody
macwindowslinuxweb
AI coding assistant from Sourcegraph with deep codebase understanding.
5ire
5ire
macwindowslinux
Dedicated MCP client application for exploring and using MCP servers.

Coming Soon

ChatGPT / OpenAI
ChatGPT / OpenAI
Coming Soon
OpenAI's ChatGPT. We'll add support when OpenAI enables MCP connections.

Example Queries

Once connected, try asking your AI assistant:

"What CRM should I use for my early-stage B2B startup?"
"Search for free analytics tools for tracking user behavior"
"What does 'burn rate' mean?"
"Find books about product-market fit"
"What problems do founders face when scaling their team?"
"Compare HubSpot vs Pipedrive for a 5-person sales team"

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