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Three Good Sources (3GS)

For AI agents — MCPBundles Directory API
Recommended: Directory API v1 over HTTP for detail and anonymous invoke when eligible (not MCP JSON-RPC on the publisher URL; no user MCPBundles credentials on v1).
GET https://www.mcpbundles.com/api/directory/v1/servers/3gs-mcp-018fde436a
GET https://www.mcpbundles.com/api/directory/v1/servers/3gs-mcp-018fde436a?live=1 (optional live refresh)
GET https://www.mcpbundles.com/api/directory/v1/servers/3gs-mcp-018fde436a/tools/<tool> (one tool: schema + invoke.url)
POST https://www.mcpbundles.com/api/directory/v1/servers/3gs-mcp-018fde436a/tools/{tool}
POST body: flat JSON of tool argument names and values; not an arguments wrapper. Replace {tool} with a tool name from GET detail.
Restricted agent shell (ChatGPT Codex desktop, some IDE sandboxes):
Default command sandboxes often block outbound network. curl exit 6 or "Could not resolve host" for www.mcpbundles.com is usually sandbox DNS — not evidence this site is down.
Retry the same Directory API GET with sandbox_permissions "require_escalated" and a one-sentence justification on the shell tool (Codex on-request approval). Do not tell the user the site is unreachable from sandbox curl alone.
Example justification: Run the public MCPBundles Directory API search outside the command sandbox to complete the user's MCP server lookup.
If the agent has browser access (e.g. Codex @Browser): open https://www.mcpbundles.com/?q=<query> or stay on this page — no shell network needed. Use WebMCP search_mcp_servers then get_mcp_server (document.modelContext / page tools; refresh with fetchTools or getTools if a tool id is missing from the snapshot). Read-only directory search; same index as Directory API v1 GETs. Neither WebMCP nor Directory API v1 uses user MCPBundles credentials.
Without a browser: after escalated curl fails, use GET https://www.mcpbundles.com/?q=<query> with Accept: text/markdown for ranked results.
Hub MCP (connected session): discover_mcp_servers — same filter semantics as search_mcp_servers.
Contract: https://www.mcpbundles.com/agents.md
OpenAPI: https://www.mcpbundles.com/api/directory/v1/openapi.json
Guide: https://www.mcpbundles.com/guides/mcpbundles-directory-api
For MCP client apps (human connect):
MCP connect URL: https://api.3gs.ai/mcp
Skill page: https://www.mcpbundles.com/skills/3gs-mcp-018fde436a

Explore capabilities (9)

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Get Sources

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get_sources

Find three curated, human-vetted sources for a topic. Searches across categories using fuzzy matching against known query patterns. Returns the matching category with name, description, and all three ranked sources including URLs and explanations. Example queries: 'learn rust programming', 'set up a bitcoin node', 'self-host email server'.

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Tool inventory (9 tools)

Get Sources — Find three curated, human-vetted sources for a topic. Searches across categories using fuzzy matching against known query patterns. Returns the matching category with name, description, and all three ranked sources including URLs and explanations. Example queries: 'learn rust programming', 'set up a bitcoin node', 'self-host email server'.
List Categories — List all available topic categories in the registry. Returns each category's slug identifier, display name, and description. Use this to discover what topics have curated sources before querying. No parameters required.
Get Provenance — Get curator identity and verification information for this registry. Returns the curator's name, PKARR public key (when available), registry version, and instructions for cryptographic verification of source authenticity. No parameters required.
Get Endorsements — Get the list of endorsed curators for this registry. In v1, this returns an empty list. Future versions will support curator endorsements with trust relationships. No parameters required.
Get Audit Log — Get the public audit log of all registry changes. Returns signed, hash-chained entries showing when sources and categories were added, updated, or removed. Supports optional filtering by timestamp (since), category slug (category), and action type (action).
Get Identity — Look up a registered identity by PKARR public key. Returns the identity's display name, type (human/bot), linked platform handles with proof URLs for independent verification, and operator info for bot identities.
List Proposals — List community proposals for source changes. Returns proposal summaries with optional filtering by status (pending, approved, rejected, withdrawn) and category slug.
Get Proposal — Get full details of a community proposal by UUID, including all votes with voter pubkeys and timestamps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Three Good Sources (3GS) MCP server?

Three Good Sources (3GS) is an MCP server at api.3gs.ai. MCPBundles discovered 9 tools on the live endpoint.

How do I connect Three Good Sources (3GS) to my AI agent?

Use the MCP endpoint listed on this page in your MCP client configuration. One-click install pills support Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other hosts. Copy the remote MCP URL if your client needs a manual entry.

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