Smithery
Registry for finding and installing MCP servers.
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About Smithery
Smithery is listed in our MCP servers category and is aimed at builders. Registry for finding and installing MCP servers. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free + paid. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is Smithery?
Smithery connects agents to thousands of tools and services, handling auth, credentials and sessions for you. Our listing describes it as a registry for finding and installing MCP servers.
Smithery has announced it is now part of Arcade.dev.
Sources: the official site and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: smithery.ai.
Who is Smithery for?
Developers looking for MCP servers to plug into agents.
Key features
- MCP server registry
- Auth, credentials and sessions handled
- Now part of Arcade.dev
Smithery pricing
- Hobby: Free
- Pay as you go: $10/mo · RPCs use the $10 credit, then $0.10 per 1K; managed OAuth, persistent connections
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 18, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Smithery FAQ
What is Smithery?
Smithery connects agents to thousands of tools and services, handling auth, credentials and sessions for you. Our listing describes it as a registry for finding and installing MCP servers.
Who is Smithery for?
Developers looking for MCP servers to plug into agents.
Is Smithery free?
Yes. Smithery has a free option (Hobby), according to its pricing page (checked Oct 18, 2026).
How much does Smithery cost?
As of Oct 18, 2026, Smithery's official pricing page lists: Hobby: Free; Pay as you go: $10/mo.
What are alternatives to Smithery?
Similar tools include MCP reference servers, ContextForge, Archestra, Observal, MCPHub and Jarvis Registry.
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