Getting Started
List your MCP server on Melven in just a few minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your server discoverable by AI agents and developers worldwide.
Prerequisites
- A working MCP server that you control
- The ability to add files to your server (specifically at
/.well-known/) - A Melven account (free) for using the Discovery Builder
Create Your Discovery File
Create Your Discovery File
Use our interactive builder to generate a discovery.xml file that describes your MCP server, its tools, and how you want it displayed.
- •Add your server name, URL, and author information
- •Customize colors, logo, and cover image
- •Describe your tools with rich metadata
- •Choose which discovery engines can index your server
- •Confirm legal requirements
Host the Discovery File
Host the Discovery File
Place the generated discovery.xml file on your server at the well-known path so discovery engines can find it.
- •Download the discovery.xml file from the builder
- •Create a .well-known directory on your server if it doesn't exist
- •Upload discovery.xml to /.well-known/discovery.xml
- •Ensure the file is publicly accessible (no authentication)
- •Verify the file is served with correct content-type (application/xml or text/xml)
# Example file structure
your-server.com/
├── .well-known/
│ └── discovery.xml ← Place the file here
└── ... (your other files)
# Verify it's accessible
curl https://your-server.com/.well-known/discovery.xmlRequest Indexing
Request Indexing
Submit your server URL to Melven and we'll fetch your discovery.xml file and index your server.
- •Go to the Request Indexing page
- •Enter your server's base URL (e.g., https://your-server.com)
- •Click 'Request Indexing'
- •We'll fetch and validate your discovery.xml
- •Your server will appear in search results within minutes
You're Live!
You're Live!
Your MCP server is now discoverable by AI agents and developers searching for MCP tools.
- •Your server gets its own SEO-optimized page on Melven
- •AI agents can discover your tools
- •Developers can find you through search
- •Update anytime by modifying discovery.xml and re-requesting indexing
- •Remove anytime by deleting discovery.xml and re-requesting indexing
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does indexing take?
Indexing typically completes within a few seconds. Your server will appear in search results immediately after successful indexing.
How do I update my server information?
Simply update your discovery.xml file on your server and request indexing again. We'll fetch the new version and update your listing.
How do I remove my server from Melven?
Delete the discovery.xml file from your server and request indexing. When we can't find your discovery file, we'll remove your server from our index.
Is there a limit on how many tools I can list?
We index up to 20 tools per server to ensure fast page loads and good user experience. If you have more tools, consider listing the most important ones.
Do I need an account?
You need a free account to use the Discovery Builder tool. However, the indexing request itself doesn't require authentication—anyone can request indexing of a server that has a valid discovery.xml file.
What happens to my images?
Images are loaded directly from your server when users view your listing. We store only the URLs from your discovery.xml file. Make sure your images remain accessible at those URLs.
Ready to Get Started?
Create your discovery file and list your MCP server on Melven today.