Skillmds MCP Server
by skillmdscom.skillmd/skillmdv1.2.0
Search, fetch, lint, and install Agent Skills (SKILL.md) from the SkillMD registry.
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Install Skillmds MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add skillmds -e SKILLMD_TOKEN='<skillmd-token>' -- npx -y skillmdsInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmds": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
],
"env": {
"SKILLMD_TOKEN": "<skillmd-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmds": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
],
"env": {
"SKILLMD_TOKEN": "<skillmd-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"skillmds": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
],
"env": {
"SKILLMD_TOKEN": "<skillmd-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmds": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
],
"env": {
"SKILLMD_TOKEN": "<skillmd-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKILLMD_TOKEN | — | yes | SkillMD personal access token (enables skillmd_list_saved and personalized recommendations) |
| SKILLMD_API | — | — | Override the registry API base URL |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://api.skillmd.com/mcp
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-05 · 4d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-19 · 20d ago · GitHub · v1.3.3
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-13 · 26d ago · official registry · v1.2.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Skillmds MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add skillmds -e SKILLMD_TOKEN='<skillmd-token>' -- npx -y skillmds. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Skillmds require an API key?
Yes. It expects SKILLMD_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Skillmds as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Skillmds in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.skillmd/skillmd.