AI Collection
Discover and compare AI tools: search, browse categories, find alternatives and curated picks.
What it does
AI Collection is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.
No capability identified yet from its description.
Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence). None of this is a test of the tool.
At a glance
How to connect
As declared in the Official MCP Registry · hosted endpoint tested by Electra Index 2h ago (live check)Hosted endpoint
https://thataicollection.com/mcpstreamable-http
In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http ai-collection https://thataicollection.com/mcp
MCP settings (Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-collection": {
"url": "https://thataicollection.com/mcp"
}
}
}Live check
Electra Index connected to the hosted endpoint 2h agoONLINE AI Collection answered an MCP connection on 28 Oct 2026 and introduced itself as thataicollection-mcp 0.1.0 (MCP protocol 2025-06-18).
7 tools offered to AI assistants
search_tools· Search the AI Collection directory for AI tools matching a query. Returns a ranked list with name, URL, and short description. Use this for 'find me a tool that does X' requests.get_tool· Fetch the full detail page for a specific AI tool by its linkName. Returns name, full description, category, screenshot, and additional information if available.list_categories· List all categories in the directory. Useful when the user wants to browse by topic or narrow a search by category.browse_category· List applications inside a specific category, paginated. Use this when the user wants to explore an area rather than search for a specific tool.get_alternatives· Given a specific AI tool, return similar tools (same category, excluding the original). Use for 'what's like X?' or 'cheaper alternative to Y' questions.get_top_picks· Return curated editorial picks across the directory, or within a specific category if provided. Use for 'recommend the best AI tools' or 'top X in Y' questions.compare_tools· Compare two AI tools side-by-side. Returns structured attributes for both (pricing, deployment, modality, content policy) so the client can recommend which fits a user's needs.
What "online" means: the server answered an MCP connection at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of security, quality or continuous uptime. How we test: we open an MCP session and ask for the tool list, as an AI assistant would. We never run a tool and never send a key. Checked every few days. Method
Is this your server? Monitoring Pro: a check every 30 minutes and an email within the hour when it stops answering. Launch offer: $39.99 once, for life.
Facts & evidence
Each fact shows where it was seen and when.| Fact | Value | Evidence | Source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted endpoint | https://thataicollection.com/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| Local install (package) | no | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| Remote access (hosted) | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| Website | https://thataicollection.com/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| Registry status | active | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| Version | 0.1.0 | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
| MCP server | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 3h ago |
Change history
- NEW28 Oct 2026first seen in the index
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For publishers · optionalIts hosted endpoint can be monitored. Monitoring Pro connects every 30 minutes like an AI assistant, emails you within the hour when it stops answering, keeps a 90-day availability history and adds your answer rate to your badge.
Monitoring never changes a score or a rank.
Questions about AI Collection
How do I connect AI Collection?
Use the hosted endpoint https://thataicollection.com/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.
What tools does AI Collection offer?
When Electra Index connected on 28 Oct 2026, it listed 7 tools: search_tools, get_tool, list_categories, browse_category, get_alternatives, get_top_picks, compare_tools. The full list is in "Live check" above.
Is AI Collection online?
Yes. Its hosted endpoint answered an MCP connection from Electra Index 2h ago.