# Stringers MCP server

> Enables AI agents to research market trends, product growth, and competitor strategies using 15 real-time data libraries.

- Repository: https://github.com/komako-workshop/stringers
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/komako-workshop/stringers
- Transport: remote
- Stars: 11
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.2.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --transport http stringers https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stringers": {
      "url": "https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "stringers": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"stringers","type":"http","url":"https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D"}'
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add stringers --url https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.stringers]
url = "https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D"
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http stringers https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stringers": {
      "url": "https://stringers.io/mcp/%7Btoken%7D",
      "type": "http"
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `STRINGER_KEY` | no | no |  |

## FAQ

### What can I ask the agent?

You can ask about products that suddenly took off, apps gaining installs via ads, successful growth playbooks, or specific revenue trends in categories like AI video.

### Is there a limit to how much I can query?

During the beta period, it is free with a limit of 200 database queries per day per token, while X real-time searches are limited to 50 per day.

### What kind of data sources are included?

The server accesses 15 databases including App Store/Google Play charts, GitHub stars, Product Hunt, Meta/Google/TikTok ad libraries, and verified indie revenue.

### Does the server support different languages?

The tool output is provided in Chinese, but your AI agent will translate and answer in your preferred language.