The Plug WeeklyFive scored MCP servers, every Monday.
New MCP servers appear in the official registry all the time, and most of them do not reach the 70-point bar Socketlist lists at. Every Monday we send five that scored well, rated on maintenance, security hygiene and adoption. About a 3-minute read. Free.
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Picks come from the highest-scoring servers in the official MCP Registry, with the evidence shown.
Five tools, why they made the cut, and the install command.
Solo operators and small teams shipping with AI agents.
What is in each issue
- Top 5 picks with a one-line summary, score breakdown, licence, stars and install command.
- On the radar: a short list of other strong newcomers.
- One practical tip for choosing and connecting MCP servers safely.
Every pick links to its Socketlist page and its source repository so you can check the data yourself. Read more about how we pick.
Latest edition
Web edition · data as of October 15, 2026
Policy-gated SSH, Kubernetes, a server change report, AWS context and an AWS security scan. What each needs before you install, and who should skip it.
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FAQ
What is The Plug Weekly?
A free weekly email with five well-scored MCP servers. Each pick comes with a plain-English summary, the evidence behind its score and an install command.
What is an MCP server?
A program that lets an AI assistant use a tool or data source through the Model Context Protocol, an open protocol for connecting assistants to other systems.
How are picks chosen?
We read the official MCP Registry, look up each server's public GitHub repository and npm package, and score maintenance, security hygiene and adoption. Picks come from the highest-scoring servers. Details are on the Socketlist scoring page.
Are the picks paid for?
No. Sponsored content is always labelled and never changes which servers we pick or how they are scored.
How often does it arrive, and what does it cost?
Every Monday, free. You can unsubscribe with one click from any email.
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