SERVER

Frugal

Rank #12,171

io.github.brainsparker/frugal

The open routing layer for AI tools: tool calls routed per policy, decision on every result.

3 versions

2 GitHub stars

by brainsparker (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Apr 23, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 21, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Frugal

Frugal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by brainsparker. It ranks #12,171 of 168,415 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. Frugal is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 23, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 21, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Frugal can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Frugal

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 4, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Frugal and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add frugal -- npx -y frugal-mcp mcp serve

npm package

[mcp_servers.frugal]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "frugal-mcp", "mcp", "serve"]

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "frugal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frugal-mcp",
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "frugal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frugal-mcp",
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "frugal": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frugal-mcp",
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "frugal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frugal-mcp",
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "frugal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frugal-mcp",
        "mcp",
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by brainsparker

youdotcom-mcp-server#113,432

View all brainsparker servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Frugalyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Apr 23, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 21, 2026
Version history: 3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 4, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 4, 2026

Registry sightings

PulseMCP ↗listed since May 29, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
0.2.0	Oct 21, 2026
0.1.1	Jul 23, 2026
0.0.3	May 28, 2026

STANDING

#12,171of 168,415 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 156,244 of 168,415 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Frugal?: Frugal is maintained by brainsparker, which publishes 2 MCP servers (3 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Frugal listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Frugal is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does Frugal have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Frugal, most recently published on Oct 21, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Frugal?: The source code for Frugal is hosted at github.com/brainsparker/frugal.

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