Why MCP servers need a census

Discovery exploded

MCP server counts move quickly. Stars and SEO lists cannot keep up with ownership and health.

Registries disclaim vetting

That is honest — and it leaves a gap. Someone has to re-check public facts daily.

What continuous evidence looks like

Harvest → enrich → probe → cite → score → expose via UI and API. Publish limits. Refuse to invent Official.

Use the census that way

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