Hugging Face MCP Server
Hugging Face's MCP server connecting agents to the Hub's models, datasets, papers and Gradio Spaces.
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About Hugging Face MCP Server
Hugging Face MCP Server is listed in our MCP servers category and is aimed at builders. Hugging Face's MCP server connecting agents to the Hub's models, datasets, papers and Gradio Spaces. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Hugging Face MCP Server?
The official Hugging Face MCP Server connects your LLM to the Hugging Face Hub and thousands of Gradio AI applications.
You can add it as a connector, for example in Claude's connector settings. Our listing notes access to models, datasets, papers and Spaces.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: huggingface.co/mcp.
Who is Hugging Face MCP Server for?
AI developers who want assistants to search and use Hugging Face resources.
Hugging Face MCP Server at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: huggingface/hf-mcp-server · 308 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Models, datasets and papers
- Gradio Spaces as tools
- Official Hugging Face server
Hugging Face MCP Server FAQ
What is Hugging Face MCP Server?
The official Hugging Face MCP Server connects your LLM to the Hugging Face Hub and thousands of Gradio AI applications.
Who is Hugging Face MCP Server for?
AI developers who want assistants to search and use Hugging Face resources.
Is Hugging Face MCP Server free?
Hugging Face MCP Server's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Hugging Face MCP Server open source?
Yes. Hugging Face MCP Server is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Hugging Face MCP Server?
Similar tools include MCP Python SDK, MCP Toolbox for Databases, IDA Pro MCP, Model Context Protocol, Axiom MCP and Picsart GenAI MCP.
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