Launchpad HQ

by launchpadhq.io · io.launchpadhq/launchpad-hq

Read-only, sourced and dated facts on AI tools: search, compare, pricing, free alternatives.

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Category: Search and web data
Connection: Remote (HTTP)
Tools: 4 reported
Status: Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http launchpad-hq https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "launchpad-hq": {
      "url": "https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

4 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

search_toolsUse this when the user wants to find AI tools for a task, optionally within a budget, skill level or platform. Returns Launchpad HQ catalog matches with dated, sourced free-tier facts where available. Items with fallback
compareUse this when the user wants to compare 2 to 4 specific AI tools side by side: plans, API pricing, usage limits and platforms, each with its own as_of date and source.
get_pricing_factsUse this when the user asks what one AI tool costs or what its free tier includes. Returns verified pricing facts first; catalog text only when no verified price exists, labeled catalog_only.
find_free_alternativesUse this when the user wants a free or freemium alternative to a specific AI tool. Verified free tiers rank first; catalog-only matches are labeled unverified.

Questions

What is the Launchpad HQ MCP server?

Read-only, sourced and dated facts on AI tools: search, compare, pricing, free alternatives. It is made by launchpadhq.io and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.launchpadhq/launchpad-hq. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add Launchpad HQ to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http launchpad-hq https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp

How do I add Launchpad HQ to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp.

How do I add Launchpad HQ to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "launchpad-hq": { "url": "https://www.launchpadhq.io/mcp" } } }

Does Launchpad HQ work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can Launchpad HQ do?

It gives your AI 4 tools, including search_tools, compare, get_pricing_facts, find_free_alternatives. The full list is on this page.

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Markdown (GitHub README)

[![Listed on chen.media/mcp](https://chen.media/mcp/badge/io-launchpadhq-launchpad-hq.svg)](https://chen.media/mcp/io-launchpadhq-launchpad-hq)

HTML (switches to dark mode on its own)

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Launchpad HQ

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

Tools it offers

Questions

Markdown (GitHub README)

HTML (switches to dark mode on its own)

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