mcp-dev

list_categories

List all active API categories with the number of published APIs in each. Use to populate a category filter or browse by topic.

get_category_apis

List published APIs in a category by slug (e.g. 'weather', 'finance'). Paginated. Use list_categories first to get a category slug.

get_api

Get full detail for one API by slug or id, including health, metadata, verification, and warnings. Use after browsing a category to drill in.

get_alternatives

Find alternative APIs similar to a given API id — prefers same category, falls back to same API type. limit must be 2 or 3 (default 3).

check_health

Trigger (or return cached) a health check for one API. Returns CACHED within cooldown, or QUEUED with a poll URL. Rate-limited per device.

submit_api

Submit a new API for review. Creates a 'pending' submission (not immediately published). At least name or link required. Email optional.

recommend_apis

Get recommended APIs — personalized when the device has bookmarks, otherwise random picks. Optional limit (max 50).