Ably MCP by usefulapi
MCP server for Ably — channel history, presence, occupancy, stats, publish, and app management.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http ably-mcp-by-usefulapi 'https://ably.usefulapi.io/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"ably-mcp-by-usefulapi": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://ably.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
usefulapi
Hosted MCP servers for the tools you already use — connect from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. No local install, no key-juggling: authorize once and go.
Portal: https://usefulapi.io
Servers
More servers land here as they launch — each is a folder with its own README + server.json,
and a tile on the portal.
What's in each folder
README.md— what the server does, tools, pricing, the "Add to Claude" snippetserver.json— the official MCP Registry record (namespaceio.usefulapi/*), pointing at the hosted endpoint
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; servers are hosted.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ably MCP by usefulapi?
MCP server for Ably — channel history, presence, occupancy, stats, publish, and app management.
How do I install Ably MCP by usefulapi?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http ably-mcp-by-usefulapi 'https://ably.usefulapi.io/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Ably MCP by usefulapi need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Ably MCP by usefulapi open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Ably MCP by usefulapi?
It is published by m190. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.