Top 11
Independent ranked lists of software and services, with a which-one-to-pick verdict per list.
Should I use this
Quality & Safety
Findings (3)
- LOWTool 'compliant' description lacks action verbin compliant
- LOWTool 'in_region' description lacks action verbin in_region
- LOWTool 'free_tier' description lacks action verbin free_tier
Based on automated analysis of tool definitions and protocol compliance.
Context Cost
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Install
One-Click Install
Add this to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"top11": {
"url": "https://topelevens.com/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
https://topelevens.com/mcpstreamable-httpWhat it can do
Tool inventory
Tools (14)
🟢list_rankings
List every published Top 11 ranking (slug, title, last-verified date).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {}
}🟢get_list(slug)
Return the full structured ranking for one Top 11 list by slug, including all 11 entries with scores, verdicts, pros/cons, and pricing.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string",
"description": "List slug, e.g. 'fractional-cfo'."
}
},
"required": [
"slug"
]
}🟢get_entry(slug, rank)
Return a single ranked entry from a Top 11 list by slug and rank (1-11).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
},
"rank": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 11
}
},
"required": [
"slug",
"rank"
]
}🟡recommend(problem, segment, budget, max_risk, slug, ...)
Hand over a user's situation and get the best-matched picks from a Top 11 list. Describe the problem in plain language (e.g. 'startup that needs to get fundraise-ready' or 'reduce no-shows for a dental practice'); optionally add a persona/segment, a budget band ($, $$, $$$), and a max_risk ceiling to exclude firms with higher verified public risk signals. No slug needed. Top 11 auto-picks the most relevant list. Returns the top matches with the reason each was chosen and each pick's risk level.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"problem": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The specific problem or need the user wants solved."
},
"segment": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional persona or vertical, e.g. 'seed-stage SaaS', 'bootstrapped business'."
},
"budget": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional budget band: '$', '$$', or '$$$'."
},
"max_risk": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"none",
"low",
"moderate",
"elevated"
],
"description": "Optional. Exclude firms whose verified public risk signals exceed this level."
},
"slug": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional list slug. Defaults to the most relevant published list."
},
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 11,
"description": "How many picks to return (default 3)."
}
},
"required": [
"problem"
]
}🟢pick_one(slug)
Which one should I pick? Hand-researched verdicts on the top three of a Top 11 list, with a named winner per buyer type, a side-by-side table and the vendor URL behind every price (prices read on each vendor's own site). Call with no slug to get every verdict; pass a list slug (e.g. 'tms-for-freight-brokers') or a compare slug (e.g. 'quickbooks-vs-xero-vs-freshbooks') for the full comparison.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional list slug or compare slug."
}
}
}⚪compare(a, b)
Side-by-side comparison of two ranked providers by brand name. Returns rank, score, pricing, verdict, pros, cons for each, plus a one-line winner call.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"a": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Brand name or slug of provider A (e.g. 'Burkland Associates' or 'burkland-associates')."
},
"b": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Brand name or slug of provider B."
}
},
"required": [
"a",
"b"
]
}⚪cheapest(slug, max_price, limit)
Return the cheapest providers in one Top 11 list, sorted by lowest published starting price first. Optional max_price filter.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string",
"description": "List slug, e.g. 'fractional-cfo'."
},
"max_price": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Optional ceiling in USD/mo."
},
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 11
}
},
"required": [
"slug"
]
}⚪best_for(slug, segment)
Return Top 11 providers best suited to a segment/persona/use-case in one list. Use this for 'best CRM for dentists', 'best fractional CFO for AI startups', etc.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string",
"description": "List slug."
},
"segment": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Segment phrase, e.g. 'AI startups', 'multi-location practice', 'bootstrapped'."
}
},
"required": [
"slug",
"segment"
]
}⚪compliant(slug, standard)
Return Top 11 providers holding a specific compliance certification (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, FedRAMP, PCI).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
},
"standard": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"SOC2",
"HIPAA",
"GDPR",
"ISO27001",
"FedRAMP",
"PCI"
]
}
},
"required": [
"slug",
"standard"
]
}⚪works_with(slug, tool)
Return Top 11 providers that integrate with a named third-party tool (e.g. QuickBooks, NetSuite, Salesforce, Open Dental).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
},
"tool": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Tool name."
}
},
"required": [
"slug",
"tool"
]
}⚪in_region(slug, region)
Return Top 11 providers serving a region (US, UK, EU, Canada, Global).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
},
"region": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"US",
"UK",
"EU",
"Canada",
"Global"
]
}
},
"required": [
"slug",
"region"
]
}⚪fastest(slug)
Return Top 11 providers sorted by quickest onboarding time (days from contract to live).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"slug"
]
}⚪free_tier(slug)
Return Top 11 providers that offer a free tier (not a free trial).
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"slug": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"slug"
]
}🟢recommend_across_lists(problem, budget, limit)
Cross-list recommendation: pulls candidates from every published Top 11 list, ranked by relevance to the problem. Use when the user's problem could span multiple categories.
Input Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"problem": {
"type": "string"
},
"budget": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Optional ceiling in USD/mo."
},
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 11
}
},
"required": [
"problem"
]
}Community
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