GateOnAI MCP Server

The official MCP server for GateOnAI — Europe's AI Workflow Intelligence Platform.

Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible AI client to a live database of 2,756+ verified AI tools, a compatibility graph of 4,093,220 tool connections, and a prompt library of 16,000+ curated prompts across 45 professions.

No API key required. No registration. Works out of the box.

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Tools

Tool	Description
search_ai_tools	Search 2,756+ verified AI tools by name, use case, category, or pricing
get_ai_workflow	Generate a step-by-step AI workflow for any profession or task
compare_ai_tools	Head-to-head comparison of two tools with scores, pros/cons, and recommendation
get_tool_details	Full details for a specific tool: description, pricing, integrations, FAQ
get_trending_tools	Currently trending AI tools based on real user engagement
get_eu_gdpr_tools	Find GDPR-compliant or EU-hosted AI tools (manually verified)
get_prompts_for_profession	Curated prompts for any profession from the GateOnAI Prompt Library
get_site_stats	Live platform statistics: tool count, categories, connections

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• pip

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/giorgio44/gateonai-mcp-server.git
cd gateonai-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the server

python gateonai_mcp_server.py

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Claude Desktop Configuration

Edit ~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS/Linux) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gateonai": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/gateonai_mcp_server.py"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop. You should see the GateOnAI tools available in your conversation.

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Cursor Configuration

Edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gateonai": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/gateonai_mcp_server.py"]
    }
  }
}

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Claude Code Configuration

claude mcp add gateonai python /absolute/path/to/gateonai_mcp_server.py

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Usage Examples

Once connected, ask your AI assistant naturally:

"Find me the best free AI tools for video editing"
→ Uses: search_ai_tools

"Build me an AI workflow for a freelance graphic designer"
→ Uses: get_ai_workflow

"Compare ChatGPT vs Claude"
→ Uses: compare_ai_tools

"Tell me everything about Midjourney"
→ Uses: get_tool_details

"What AI tools are trending right now?"
→ Uses: get_trending_tools

"Find GDPR-compliant AI tools for legal teams in Europe"
→ Uses: get_eu_gdpr_tools

"Give me 5 ready-to-use prompts for a marketing manager"
→ Uses: get_prompts_for_profession

"How many tools does GateOnAI have?"
→ Uses: get_site_stats

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Tool Reference

search_ai_tools

Search the GateOnAI database of verified AI tools.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
query	string	✅	Search term — tool name, use case, or description
category	string	❌	Category slug (e.g. writing, coding, image-generation)
pricing	string	❌	One of: free, freemium, paid, free_trial
gdpr_only	boolean	❌	If true, return only GDPR-compliant tools
eu_hosted_only	boolean	❌	If true, return only EU-hosted tools
limit	integer	❌	Number of results, max 24 (default: 10)

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get_ai_workflow

Generate a step-by-step AI workflow using GateOnAI's compatibility graph engine.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
query	string	✅	Your role, profession, or goal

Example: "I'm a startup founder who needs to automate customer support"

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compare_ai_tools

Head-to-head comparison of two AI tools.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
tool1_slug	string	✅	Slug of first tool (e.g. chatgpt)
tool2_slug	string	✅	Slug of second tool (e.g. claude)

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get_tool_details

Get full details for a specific AI tool.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
slug	string	✅	Tool slug (e.g. midjourney, notion-ai)

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get_trending_tools

Get currently trending AI tools based on real GateOnAI user engagement.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
limit	integer	❌	Number of results, max 20 (default: 10)

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get_eu_gdpr_tools

Find GDPR-compliant or EU-hosted AI tools. All compliance data is manually verified by the GateOnAI team.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
standard	string	❌	gdpr (default) or eu_hosted
category	string	❌	Category filter
limit	integer	❌	Number of results (default: 10)

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get_prompts_for_profession

Get ready-to-use AI prompts for a specific profession from GateOnAI's library of 16,000+ prompts.

Parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
profession	string	✅	Profession slug (e.g. marketer, software-developer, designer)
limit	integer	❌	Number of prompts (default: 5, max: 20)

Available professions include: marketer, software-developer, designer, writer, content-creator, photographer, teacher, lawyer, doctor, entrepreneur, accountant, data-scientist, product-manager, and 30+ more.

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get_site_stats

Returns live GateOnAI platform statistics.

No parameters required.

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Transport

This server runs over stdio (standard input/output), which is the default for local MCP servers and is supported by all major MCP clients.

For remote/HTTP access:

python gateonai_mcp_server.py --transport sse --port 8765

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No API Key Required

GateOnAI's public API is open and does not require authentication. The MCP server connects directly to https://www.gateonai.com/api.

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About GateOnAI

GateOnAI is Europe's AI Workflow Intelligence Platform — a curated directory of 2,756+ verified AI tools, with a focus on GDPR compliance, EU-hosted solutions, and practical AI workflows for professionals.

• 🌐 Platform: gateonai.com
• 🤖 MCP Docs: gateonai.com/mcp
• 🔧 AI Workflow Builder: gateonai.com/build-my-business-ai-workflow
• 📁 Browse Tools: gateonai.com/browse
• 🇪🇺 EU/GDPR Tools: gateonai.com/eu-ai-tools

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License

MIT License — see LICENSE for details.