MCP Ecosystem Weekly Tracker
Weekly tracking of 323 MCP-tagged repositories with star counts, growth rates, and trend analysis. Unity MCP tools lead growth at 5.24% weekly increase, IBM enters enterprise MCP market.
Data Overview
- Last Updated: 2026-04-02
- Update Frequency: Weekly
- Total Repositories Tracked: 323 MCP-tagged repositories
- Total Stars: 225,390 across all tracked repositories
- New This Week: 22 repositories added (+7.3% growth)
- Primary Sources: GitHub API, Awesome MCP Servers List
Ecosystem Metrics
| Metric | Value | Week Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total MCP-tagged Repositories | 323 | +22 (+7.3%) |
| Total Stars (Top 30) | 225,390 | +2,319 |
| Top Repository Stars | 82,742 (modelcontextprotocol/servers) | +673 |
| Fastest Growing | CoplayDev/unity-mcp | +5.24% |
| Enterprise Entrants | IBM, Stacklok | New |
Language Distribution
| Language | Repositories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| TypeScript | 8 | 26.7% |
| Python | 6 | 20.0% |
| C# | 3 | 10.0% |
| Go | 3 | 10.0% |
| JavaScript | 2 | 6.7% |
| Jupyter Notebook | 2 | 6.7% |
| Lua | 1 | 3.3% |
| Java | 1 | 3.3% |
| Rust | 1 | 3.3% |
Category Distribution
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Aggregators | 35 |
| Developer Tools | 25 |
| Databases | 12 |
| File Systems | 10 |
| Browser Automation | 8 |
| Knowledge/Memory | 8 |
| Official Implementations | 4 |
Top MCP Repositories
| Repository | Stars | Forks | Language | Week Change | Trend | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| modelcontextprotocol/servers | 82,742 | 10,153 | TypeScript | +673 | up | Model Context Protocol Servers |
| PrefectHQ/fastmcp | 24,200 | 1,875 | Python | +174 | up | The fast, Pythonic way to build MCP servers and clients |
| modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk | 22,453 | 3,259 | Python | +145 | up | The official Python SDK for MCP |
| microsoft/mcp-for-beginners | 15,750 | 5,127 | Jupyter Notebook | +154 | up | Open-source MCP curriculum with cross-language examples |
| mcp-use/mcp-use | 9,600 | 1,216 | TypeScript | +114 | up | Fullstack MCP framework for ChatGPT/Claude |
| modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk | 12,074 | 1,737 | TypeScript | +114 | up | The official TypeScript SDK for MCP |
| lastmile-ai/mcp-agent | 8,179 | 815 | Python | +54 | up | Build effective agents using MCP |
| CoplayDev/unity-mcp | 7,954 | 905 | C# | +396 | up | Unity MCP bridge for AI assistants |
| Upsonic/Upsonic | 7,826 | 726 | Python | +7 | stable | Agent Framework For Fintech and Banks |
| grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp | 6,591 | 704 | JavaScript | +35 | up | MCP integration between AI Agent and Figma |
| firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server | 5,929 | 668 | JavaScript | +71 | up | Official Firecrawl MCP Server for web scraping |
| appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers | 5,354 | 1,104 | - | +91 | up | Curated list of MCP servers |
| nanbingxyz/5ire | 5,134 | 402 | TypeScript | 0 | new | Cross-platform desktop AI assistant, MCP client |
| getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP | 4,993 | 237 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for iOS and macOS projects |
| casibase/casibase | 4,487 | 526 | Go | 0 | new | AI Cloud OS: MCP/A2A management platform |
| exa-labs/exa-mcp-server | 4,131 | 307 | TypeScript | 0 | new | Exa MCP for web search and crawling |
| IBM/mcp-context-forge | 3,504 | 612 | Python | 0 | new | AI Gateway and registry for MCP/A2A/REST APIs |
| zcaceres/markdownify-mcp | 2,521 | 209 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for converting to Markdown |
| metatool-ai/metamcp | 2,177 | 317 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator in one docker |
| genieincodebottle/generative-ai | 2,173 | 536 | Jupyter Notebook | 0 | new | Comprehensive Generative AI resources |
| jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool | 2,120 | 178 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for Google Gemini CLI |
| taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp | 1,989 | 574 | Python | 0 | new | Google Workspace MCP Server |
| IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP | 1,849 | 171 | C# | 0 | new | AI Skills and MCP Tools for Unity |
| ravitemer/mcphub.nvim | 1,755 | 81 | Lua | 0 | new | MCP client for Neovim |
| stacklok/toolhive | 1,697 | 197 | Go | 0 | new | Enterprise platform for MCP servers |
| zinja-coder/jadx-ai-mcp | 1,623 | 170 | Java | 0 | new | JADX MCP server plugin |
| doobidoo/mcp-memory-service | 1,589 | 227 | Python | 0 | new | Persistent memory for AI agent pipelines |
| CoderGamester/mcp-unity | 1,546 | 195 | C# | 0 | new | MCP plugin for Unity Editor |
| isaacphi/mcp-language-server | 1,503 | 122 | Go | 0 | new | MCP language server for semantic tools |
| universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode | 1,415 | 96 | Python | 0 | new | Library for MCP/UTCP tool calling |
🔺 Scout Intel: What Others Missed
Confidence: high | Novelty Score: 45/100
Three signals in this week’s data point to MCP’s transition from experimentation to production adoption. First, Unity MCP tools collectively represent 3 repositories in the top 30, with CoplayDev/unity-mcp growing at 5.24% weekly—significantly outpacing the ecosystem average of 0.8%. This indicates AI-assisted game development is emerging as a high-demand MCP use case, potentially driven by indie developers seeking productivity gains. Second, IBM’s entry with mcp-context-forge (3,504 stars at debut) signals enterprise validation; unlike community tools, this is a gateway and registry designed for production deployments with MCP/A2A/REST API interoperability. Third, the language distribution shift—C# now at 10% with 3 repositories—tracks directly to Unity integration demand, a pattern not visible in previous weeks when TypeScript and Python dominated at 85%+ combined share.
Key Implication: Enterprise adoption and game development integration are becoming parallel growth vectors for MCP. Infrastructure vendors should prioritize Unity Editor plugins and enterprise gateway features over general-purpose MCP tools.
Weekly Highlights
Fastest Growing: Unity MCP Tools
CoplayDev/unity-mcp recorded the highest weekly growth rate at 5.24% (+396 stars), bringing its total to 7,954 stars. Combined with IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP (1,849 stars) and CoderGamester/mcp-unity (1,546 stars), Unity-related MCP tools now represent a distinct category within the ecosystem.
Official Repository Milestone
modelcontextprotocol/servers crossed the 82,700-star milestone, adding 673 stars this week. It remains the dominant repository with 3.4x the stars of the next largest (PrefectHQ/fastmcp at 24,200).
Enterprise Entry: IBM
IBM entered the MCP ecosystem with mcp-context-forge, an AI Gateway and registry supporting MCP, A2A, and REST APIs. Its debut at 3,504 stars indicates strong enterprise interest in standardized MCP infrastructure.
Educational Resource Growth
microsoft/mcp-for-beginners reached 15,750 stars (+154), reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to MCP education and cross-language developer onboarding.
Trend Analysis
1. Game Development Integration Accelerating
Unity MCP tools are experiencing disproportionate growth relative to the broader ecosystem. Three factors drive this trend:
- Indie developer adoption: Unity’s large indie community seeks productivity tools for solo/small-team development
- Asset creation automation: AI assistants can generate textures, dialogue, and level designs through MCP servers
- Editor integration: Direct Unity Editor plugins eliminate context-switching friction
2. Enterprise Infrastructure Emergence
The appearance of IBM/mcp-context-forge and stacklok/toolhive within the same week signals enterprise readiness:
| Repository | Stars | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| IBM/mcp-context-forge | 3,504 | Enterprise gateway with MCP/A2A/REST support |
| stacklok/toolhive | 1,697 | Enterprise MCP server platform |
Both target production deployment scenarios: authentication, rate limiting, observability—features absent from community tools.
3. IDE Client Proliferation
New MCP clients for development environments appeared this week:
- mcphub.nvim (1,755 stars): Neovim MCP client
- XcodeBuildMCP (4,993 stars): iOS/macOS project integration
- jadx-ai-mcp (1,623 stars): Android reverse engineering tool integration
This indicates developers want MCP access within their existing workflows, not as standalone tools.
4. Community Framework Maturation
PrefectHQ/fastmcp solidified its position as the leading community MCP framework at 24,200 stars, now exceeding the official TypeScript SDK (12,074 stars). Its Pythonic approach resonates with data engineering and ML communities.
Week-over-Week Changes
| Repository | Previous Stars | Current Stars | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| modelcontextprotocol/servers | 82,069 | 82,742 | +673 | 0.82% |
| PrefectHQ/fastmcp | 24,026 | 24,200 | +174 | 0.73% |
| CoplayDev/unity-mcp | 7,558 | 7,954 | +396 | 5.24% |
| microsoft/mcp-for-beginners | 15,596 | 15,750 | +154 | 0.99% |
| modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk | 22,308 | 22,453 | +145 | 0.65% |
| mcp-use/mcp-use | 9,486 | 9,600 | +114 | 1.20% |
| modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk | 11,960 | 12,074 | +114 | 0.95% |
| firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server | 5,858 | 5,929 | +71 | 1.22% |
| appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers | 5,263 | 5,354 | +91 | 1.73% |
| lastmile-ai/mcp-agent | 8,125 | 8,179 | +54 | 0.67% |
| grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp | 6,556 | 6,591 | +35 | 0.53% |
Changelog
| Date | Change | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | updated | Weekly refresh: 323 repositories (+22), Unity MCP tools lead growth, IBM enterprise entry |
| 2026-03-26 | updated | Weekly refresh: 301 repositories, ecosystem expansion tracking initiated |
Sources
- GitHub API - MCP Search — Primary data source
- GitHub - MCP Servers — Official repository data
- GitHub - TypeScript SDK — Official SDK metrics
- GitHub - Python SDK — Official SDK metrics
- Awesome MCP Servers List — Community-curated list
MCP Ecosystem Weekly Tracker
Weekly tracking of 323 MCP-tagged repositories with star counts, growth rates, and trend analysis. Unity MCP tools lead growth at 5.24% weekly increase, IBM enters enterprise MCP market.
Data Overview
- Last Updated: 2026-04-02
- Update Frequency: Weekly
- Total Repositories Tracked: 323 MCP-tagged repositories
- Total Stars: 225,390 across all tracked repositories
- New This Week: 22 repositories added (+7.3% growth)
- Primary Sources: GitHub API, Awesome MCP Servers List
Ecosystem Metrics
| Metric | Value | Week Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total MCP-tagged Repositories | 323 | +22 (+7.3%) |
| Total Stars (Top 30) | 225,390 | +2,319 |
| Top Repository Stars | 82,742 (modelcontextprotocol/servers) | +673 |
| Fastest Growing | CoplayDev/unity-mcp | +5.24% |
| Enterprise Entrants | IBM, Stacklok | New |
Language Distribution
| Language | Repositories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| TypeScript | 8 | 26.7% |
| Python | 6 | 20.0% |
| C# | 3 | 10.0% |
| Go | 3 | 10.0% |
| JavaScript | 2 | 6.7% |
| Jupyter Notebook | 2 | 6.7% |
| Lua | 1 | 3.3% |
| Java | 1 | 3.3% |
| Rust | 1 | 3.3% |
Category Distribution
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Aggregators | 35 |
| Developer Tools | 25 |
| Databases | 12 |
| File Systems | 10 |
| Browser Automation | 8 |
| Knowledge/Memory | 8 |
| Official Implementations | 4 |
Top MCP Repositories
| Repository | Stars | Forks | Language | Week Change | Trend | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| modelcontextprotocol/servers | 82,742 | 10,153 | TypeScript | +673 | up | Model Context Protocol Servers |
| PrefectHQ/fastmcp | 24,200 | 1,875 | Python | +174 | up | The fast, Pythonic way to build MCP servers and clients |
| modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk | 22,453 | 3,259 | Python | +145 | up | The official Python SDK for MCP |
| microsoft/mcp-for-beginners | 15,750 | 5,127 | Jupyter Notebook | +154 | up | Open-source MCP curriculum with cross-language examples |
| mcp-use/mcp-use | 9,600 | 1,216 | TypeScript | +114 | up | Fullstack MCP framework for ChatGPT/Claude |
| modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk | 12,074 | 1,737 | TypeScript | +114 | up | The official TypeScript SDK for MCP |
| lastmile-ai/mcp-agent | 8,179 | 815 | Python | +54 | up | Build effective agents using MCP |
| CoplayDev/unity-mcp | 7,954 | 905 | C# | +396 | up | Unity MCP bridge for AI assistants |
| Upsonic/Upsonic | 7,826 | 726 | Python | +7 | stable | Agent Framework For Fintech and Banks |
| grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp | 6,591 | 704 | JavaScript | +35 | up | MCP integration between AI Agent and Figma |
| firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server | 5,929 | 668 | JavaScript | +71 | up | Official Firecrawl MCP Server for web scraping |
| appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers | 5,354 | 1,104 | - | +91 | up | Curated list of MCP servers |
| nanbingxyz/5ire | 5,134 | 402 | TypeScript | 0 | new | Cross-platform desktop AI assistant, MCP client |
| getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP | 4,993 | 237 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for iOS and macOS projects |
| casibase/casibase | 4,487 | 526 | Go | 0 | new | AI Cloud OS: MCP/A2A management platform |
| exa-labs/exa-mcp-server | 4,131 | 307 | TypeScript | 0 | new | Exa MCP for web search and crawling |
| IBM/mcp-context-forge | 3,504 | 612 | Python | 0 | new | AI Gateway and registry for MCP/A2A/REST APIs |
| zcaceres/markdownify-mcp | 2,521 | 209 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for converting to Markdown |
| metatool-ai/metamcp | 2,177 | 317 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP Aggregator, Orchestrator in one docker |
| genieincodebottle/generative-ai | 2,173 | 536 | Jupyter Notebook | 0 | new | Comprehensive Generative AI resources |
| jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool | 2,120 | 178 | TypeScript | 0 | new | MCP server for Google Gemini CLI |
| taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp | 1,989 | 574 | Python | 0 | new | Google Workspace MCP Server |
| IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP | 1,849 | 171 | C# | 0 | new | AI Skills and MCP Tools for Unity |
| ravitemer/mcphub.nvim | 1,755 | 81 | Lua | 0 | new | MCP client for Neovim |
| stacklok/toolhive | 1,697 | 197 | Go | 0 | new | Enterprise platform for MCP servers |
| zinja-coder/jadx-ai-mcp | 1,623 | 170 | Java | 0 | new | JADX MCP server plugin |
| doobidoo/mcp-memory-service | 1,589 | 227 | Python | 0 | new | Persistent memory for AI agent pipelines |
| CoderGamester/mcp-unity | 1,546 | 195 | C# | 0 | new | MCP plugin for Unity Editor |
| isaacphi/mcp-language-server | 1,503 | 122 | Go | 0 | new | MCP language server for semantic tools |
| universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode | 1,415 | 96 | Python | 0 | new | Library for MCP/UTCP tool calling |
🔺 Scout Intel: What Others Missed
Confidence: high | Novelty Score: 45/100
Three signals in this week’s data point to MCP’s transition from experimentation to production adoption. First, Unity MCP tools collectively represent 3 repositories in the top 30, with CoplayDev/unity-mcp growing at 5.24% weekly—significantly outpacing the ecosystem average of 0.8%. This indicates AI-assisted game development is emerging as a high-demand MCP use case, potentially driven by indie developers seeking productivity gains. Second, IBM’s entry with mcp-context-forge (3,504 stars at debut) signals enterprise validation; unlike community tools, this is a gateway and registry designed for production deployments with MCP/A2A/REST API interoperability. Third, the language distribution shift—C# now at 10% with 3 repositories—tracks directly to Unity integration demand, a pattern not visible in previous weeks when TypeScript and Python dominated at 85%+ combined share.
Key Implication: Enterprise adoption and game development integration are becoming parallel growth vectors for MCP. Infrastructure vendors should prioritize Unity Editor plugins and enterprise gateway features over general-purpose MCP tools.
Weekly Highlights
Fastest Growing: Unity MCP Tools
CoplayDev/unity-mcp recorded the highest weekly growth rate at 5.24% (+396 stars), bringing its total to 7,954 stars. Combined with IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP (1,849 stars) and CoderGamester/mcp-unity (1,546 stars), Unity-related MCP tools now represent a distinct category within the ecosystem.
Official Repository Milestone
modelcontextprotocol/servers crossed the 82,700-star milestone, adding 673 stars this week. It remains the dominant repository with 3.4x the stars of the next largest (PrefectHQ/fastmcp at 24,200).
Enterprise Entry: IBM
IBM entered the MCP ecosystem with mcp-context-forge, an AI Gateway and registry supporting MCP, A2A, and REST APIs. Its debut at 3,504 stars indicates strong enterprise interest in standardized MCP infrastructure.
Educational Resource Growth
microsoft/mcp-for-beginners reached 15,750 stars (+154), reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to MCP education and cross-language developer onboarding.
Trend Analysis
1. Game Development Integration Accelerating
Unity MCP tools are experiencing disproportionate growth relative to the broader ecosystem. Three factors drive this trend:
- Indie developer adoption: Unity’s large indie community seeks productivity tools for solo/small-team development
- Asset creation automation: AI assistants can generate textures, dialogue, and level designs through MCP servers
- Editor integration: Direct Unity Editor plugins eliminate context-switching friction
2. Enterprise Infrastructure Emergence
The appearance of IBM/mcp-context-forge and stacklok/toolhive within the same week signals enterprise readiness:
| Repository | Stars | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| IBM/mcp-context-forge | 3,504 | Enterprise gateway with MCP/A2A/REST support |
| stacklok/toolhive | 1,697 | Enterprise MCP server platform |
Both target production deployment scenarios: authentication, rate limiting, observability—features absent from community tools.
3. IDE Client Proliferation
New MCP clients for development environments appeared this week:
- mcphub.nvim (1,755 stars): Neovim MCP client
- XcodeBuildMCP (4,993 stars): iOS/macOS project integration
- jadx-ai-mcp (1,623 stars): Android reverse engineering tool integration
This indicates developers want MCP access within their existing workflows, not as standalone tools.
4. Community Framework Maturation
PrefectHQ/fastmcp solidified its position as the leading community MCP framework at 24,200 stars, now exceeding the official TypeScript SDK (12,074 stars). Its Pythonic approach resonates with data engineering and ML communities.
Week-over-Week Changes
| Repository | Previous Stars | Current Stars | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| modelcontextprotocol/servers | 82,069 | 82,742 | +673 | 0.82% |
| PrefectHQ/fastmcp | 24,026 | 24,200 | +174 | 0.73% |
| CoplayDev/unity-mcp | 7,558 | 7,954 | +396 | 5.24% |
| microsoft/mcp-for-beginners | 15,596 | 15,750 | +154 | 0.99% |
| modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk | 22,308 | 22,453 | +145 | 0.65% |
| mcp-use/mcp-use | 9,486 | 9,600 | +114 | 1.20% |
| modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk | 11,960 | 12,074 | +114 | 0.95% |
| firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server | 5,858 | 5,929 | +71 | 1.22% |
| appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers | 5,263 | 5,354 | +91 | 1.73% |
| lastmile-ai/mcp-agent | 8,125 | 8,179 | +54 | 0.67% |
| grab/cursor-talk-to-figma-mcp | 6,556 | 6,591 | +35 | 0.53% |
Changelog
| Date | Change | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | updated | Weekly refresh: 323 repositories (+22), Unity MCP tools lead growth, IBM enterprise entry |
| 2026-03-26 | updated | Weekly refresh: 301 repositories, ecosystem expansion tracking initiated |
Sources
- GitHub API - MCP Search — Primary data source
- GitHub - MCP Servers — Official repository data
- GitHub - TypeScript SDK — Official SDK metrics
- GitHub - Python SDK — Official SDK metrics
- Awesome MCP Servers List — Community-curated list
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