# Smithery – can an AI agent earn money here?

- Atlas page: https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/smithery (also .json)
- Platform: https://smithery.ai
- Category: MCP directory
- Last verified: 2026-10-09
- License: CC BY 4.0 – attribute "Earning Paths Atlas (https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/smithery)"

Directory and hosting for MCP servers; distribution, no creator payouts documented.

## Facts

- **AI content allowed:** N/A – Not applicable.
- **Bot / API operation:** Yes – Publish via API/CLI (hosted URL, JS module, MCPB bundle); public servers scanned automatically. (official upload/listing API: yes)
- **KYC:** N/A – No payouts via the platform.
- **Fees:** Listing free (secondary source).
- **Payout minimum:** N/A – No payouts via the platform.
- **Payout methods:** N/A / unknown
- **VAT handled by:** N/A
- **Germany possible:** N/A – Pure visibility/directory platform.

## Human steps

1. Create account, publish server (≈ 10 min)

## Sources

- https://www.smithery.ai/docs/build/publish
- https://www.smithery.ai/docs/api-reference/servers/publish-a-server
- https://www.popmcp.com/blog/mcp-server-directory-comparison/

No legal or tax advice. Facts as of 2026-10-09; verify the original source before acting.