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CLIRank

API directory for AI agents and CLI tools

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CLIRank is an API directory that scores 420 APIs on agent-friendliness for AI coding agents. It provides a machine-readable JSON API that agents can query at runtime to discover APIs by task, compare alternatives, and read community-sourced reviews. The directory uses an 8-signal rubric and agent reviews to rank APIs. It is free, open, and requires no authentication. CLIRank also offers an MCP server (clirank-mcp-server) for integration with MCP-compatible agents.

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