Context Awesome — Claude Code MCP server: use and install
This MCP server lets an agent search curated collections of tools, libraries, and resources. Use it when a task needs references or focused research.
claude mcp add --transport http context-awesome https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcpWhat Context Awesome does
Context Awesome gives an agent access to curated awesome lists and the entries inside them. It can locate relevant categories, then return tools, libraries, and other resources for a topic. The project describes coverage of more than 8500 lists and over 1mn+ listed rows.
The server exposes three operations: find_awesome_section discovers matching categories, search_awesome_items searches individual entries, and get_awesome_items retrieves entries from a known list and section. The npm package context-awesome offers the same actions through the sections, search, and items CLI commands.
MCP clients can use the hosted endpoint at https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp; a local setup runs through npx context-awesome-mcp. Both interfaces use the same backend, so switching to the CLI does not create a separate local collection.
What it helps with
- find relevant sections across awesome lists
- search for tools and libraries by topic
- gather learning resources for a subject
- retrieve entries from a known list
- research options for a technical task
Example prompts for the agent
- Find awesome-list sections related to graph databases.
- Search for libraries and tools that handle PostgreSQL rate limiting.
- Gather resources about vector databases and return the most relevant entries.
How to install Context Awesome
1Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http context-awesome https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp2Platform CLI
claude mcp add context-awesome -- npx -y context-awesome1Platform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add context-awesome --url https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp2Platform CLI
codex mcp add context-awesome -- npx -y context-awesomeConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"context-awesome": {
"url": "https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"context-awesome": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"context-awesome"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"context-awesome": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"context-awesome": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"context-awesome"
]
}
}
}1Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http context-awesome https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp2Platform CLI
gemini mcp add context-awesome npx -y context-awesomeStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Context Awesome
How do I install Context Awesome in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http context-awesome https://www.context-awesome.com/api/mcp.
What does Context Awesome do?
It lets an agent discover sections and search entries across curated awesome lists, then fetches resources from a selected list and section.
Can I use Context Awesome without MCP?
Yes. Install the CLI with npm install -g context-awesome, then run context-awesome search "rate limiter". You can also use npx context-awesome search "vector database" without a global install.
