Skim MCP Server
by helloderekgio.github.helloderekg/skim-mcpv0.1.1
Lossless skim-then-expand reading of big files, repos, and command output with far fewer tokens
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Active3d ago
Install Skim MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add skim-helloderekg -- uvx skim-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"skim-helloderekg": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"skim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"skim-helloderekg": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"skim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"skim-helloderekg": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"skim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"skim-helloderekg": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"skim-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 3d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-07 · 3d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-03 · 3mo ago · GitHub · v0.1.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-03 · 3mo ago · official registry · v0.1.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Skim MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add skim-helloderekg -- uvx skim-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Skim require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Skim as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Skim in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.helloderekg/skim-mcp.