Frugal
Rank #11,977io.github.brainsparker/frugal
The open routing layer for AI tools: tool calls routed per policy, decision on every result.
Frugal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by brainsparker. It ranks #11,977 of 132,405 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. Frugal is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 23, 2026 and most recently updated on Jul 23, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 120,428 of 132,405 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Frugal
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add frugal -- npx -y frugal-mcp mcp serve[mcp_servers.frugal]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "frugal-mcp", "mcp", "serve"]Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
{
"mcpServers": {
"frugal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frugal-mcp",
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).
{
"mcpServers": {
"frugal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frugal-mcp",
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"servers": {
"frugal": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frugal-mcp",
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"mcpServers": {
"frugal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frugal-mcp",
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"frugal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frugal-mcp",
"mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Show your rank
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Listed on 3 registries
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| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.1.1 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 0.0.3 | May 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Frugal?
- Frugal is maintained by brainsparker, which publishes 2 MCP servers (2 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 2 versions of Frugal, most recently published on Jul 23, 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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