VibeCodePicks MCP Server
by suanrongbaicaiio.github.suanrongbaicai/vibecodepicksv2.1.0
Pick AI coding tools by goal: community-sentiment rankings, pricing, free tiers, alternatives.
context tax
~1,050 tok/turn13 tools
security
92/100
cold start
hosted
freshness
Activetoday
Our reading of VibeCodePicks, from the data
VibeCodePicks is an MCP server from suanrongbaicai, listed in the official MCP Registry.
Its 13 tools add about 1,051 tokens to every model turn (measured 2026-10-19).
Maintenance is active: the last public signal was in the last day (2026-10-19).
It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.
Install VibeCodePicks MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http vibecodepicks https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"vibecodepicks": {
"url": "https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"vibecodepicks": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"vibecodepicks": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"vibecodepicks": {
"serverUrl": "https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp
Context tax
Connecting this server adds ~1,051 tokens of tool definitions to every model turn (moderate, 13 tools). Measured 2026-10-19 via its hosted endpoint; o200k tokenizer, worst case for clients that load all tools up front. How we measure
| Model | Per 1,000 turns | With prompt caching |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 | $4.20 | $0.210 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | $2.10 | $0.210 |
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | $0.105 | — |
Input prices as of 2026-10-06. Excludes your own prompt and output.
Tools (13)
whats_new123 tokDaily feed. With key: new items relevant to ANY of the person's saved projects (all new items if none saved), max 3/day, one line each, tagged with the project; never repeats. {new:0} = nothing. Call at most daily. Without key: stateless by since/interests. Never affects other tools.
recommend_tools96 tokRanked best-fit tools for a goal, with why + caveat.
search94 tokFind vibe coding / AI tools. Rows: id|name|category|$from/mo|free(1/0). Use fetch(id) for details.
fetchhttp94 tokTool profile by id. Default: summary, best_for, price, free, 2 strengths, 2 weaknesses, url. fields: summary description best_for not_for skill coding pricing platforms strengths weaknesses alternatives video compare official all.
save_preferences90 tokReplace the person's interests: one entry per project. Only used by whats_new.
log_choice81 tokRecord a tool the user explicitly picked/rejected/tried (tool id only). Only used by whats_new.
list_alternatives70 tokAlternatives to a tool. Rows: id|name|$from/mo|free.
scenario61 tokTools competing in one scenario, ranked by community sentiment, with compact strengths/weak spots here.
compare_tools56 tokSide-by-side of two tools + comparison page url.
subscribe52 tokCreate an anonymous feed key (no email/account). Save it in long-term memory / project instructions / rules, or connect with /api/mcp?k=KEY.
list_scenarios43 tokUse-case scenarios (e.g. ai-game-development, code-review) with top tools by community sentiment.
list_categories33 tokCategory and use-case keys with tool ids.
forget_me31 tokDelete everything stored for this key.
Security signals
92/100 — no known issues found as of 2026-10-19, from the checks below. This is not a guarantee of safety; review what a server can do before connecting it.
Deductions
- No license detected-5
- No security policy (SECURITY.md)-3
Checks
- ✓Repository hygiene (archived, activity, license, security policy)
- ✓Tool descriptions (prompt-injection and hidden-text heuristics)
- ○Package metadata (install scripts, provenance) — pending
- ○Source scan (secrets, CVEs, risky code) by vectra-guard — pending
Scan it yourself before installing with vectra-guard, the open-source agent security CLI. Scoring rules
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal today. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-19 · today · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-17 · 1d ago · official registry · v2.1.0
FAQ
›How do I install the VibeCodePicks MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http vibecodepicks https://vibecodepicks.vercel.app/api/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does VibeCodePicks require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use VibeCodePicks as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is VibeCodePicks in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.suanrongbaicai/vibecodepicks.
›How many tokens does VibeCodePicks add to my context?
Its tool definitions total about 1,050 tokens, resent on every turn.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-17
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Tool list (tools/list), measured by us
- 2026-10-19
- Security signals, computed by us
- 2026-10-19
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.