free-for-dev
A list of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS offerings that have free tiers of interest to devops and infradev
The free-for-dev MCP server provides AI agents with programmatic access to a curated database of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms offering free tiers for developers and infrastructure professionals. This resource aggregates information about hundreds of cloud services, development tools, and infrastructure offerings that include permanently free plans rather than just trial periods. It enables AI assistants to quickly surface relevant free-tier options across categories like major cloud providers, CI/CD platforms, databases, monitoring tools, and APIs, helping developers make informed decisions about which services to integrate into their projects without manual research.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Helping developers identify cost-effective cloud infrastructure options when architecting new applications
- 02Comparing free-tier offerings across major cloud providers to determine optimal platform selection
- 03Finding free monitoring, logging, and analytics solutions for development and production environments
- 04Discovering free CI/CD platforms, artifact repositories, and deployment tools for software projects
- 05Sourcing free API services for functionality like geolocation, email validation, image processing, and ML inference
- 06Identifying free database, storage, and caching solutions suitable for MVPs and side projects
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free-for-dev — FAQ
What is the free-for-dev MCP server?+
The free-for-dev MCP server is an AI agent building block that provides access to a comprehensive directory of software services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) offering free developer tiers. It focuses on infrastructure and DevOps tools with permanent free plans rather than temporary trials.
How do I install the free-for-dev MCP server?+
Installation instructions are available in the GitHub repository at https://github.com/ripienaar/free-for-dev. The server integrates with MCP-compatible AI clients through standard MCP protocols.
Which AI clients work with this MCP server?+
This MCP server works with any AI client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Claude Desktop, ChatGPT with MCP support, and other compatible development environments.
Do I need API keys to use the free-for-dev MCP server?+
The MCP server itself does not require API keys to access the free-tier service listings. However, individual services cataloged in the directory may require their own registration and API keys.
Is the free-for-dev MCP server free to use?+
Yes, the MCP server is free and open-source. It provides access to information about free-tier offerings, though the individual services it catalogs have their own specific free-tier limitations and quotas.
What types of services are included in the free-for-dev directory?+
The directory covers infrastructure-focused offerings including major cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, databases, monitoring solutions, APIs for ML and data processing, authentication services, storage providers, and DevOps tooling. Only services with permanent free tiers (not just trials) are included.
How do I install free-for-dev?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. free-for-dev is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is free-for-dev free?+
free-for-dev is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.