Mcpskills MCP

Name: Mcpskills MCP
Author: BeBraveBeKind

by BeBraveBeKindversion 2.5.3i★ 1iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.mcpskills/server

How to install

What it does

Trust scoring for MCP servers, AI skills & npm packages — 15 signals + safety scanning.

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 14, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Mcpskills MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Mcpskills MCP or shows a Mcpskills MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

MCPSKILLS_API_KEY Optional Pro API key for higher rate limits and full reports.

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Mcpskills MCP yet

Mcpskills MCP runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Mcpskills MCP

Steps for Claude →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Developer tools that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Sentry✓ ChatGPT
Compiler Explorer✓ ChatGPT
GitDiagram✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user server -- npx -y @mcpskillsio/server

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Mcpskills MCP listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Mcpskills MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Mcpskills MCP or shows a Mcpskills MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

MCPSKILLS_API_KEY Optional Pro API key for higher rate limits and full reports.

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Mcpskills MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Mcpskills MCP or shows a Mcpskills MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

MCPSKILLS_API_KEY Optional Pro API key for higher rate limits and full reports.

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Mcpskills MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Mcpskills MCP or shows a Mcpskills MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

MCPSKILLS_API_KEY Optional Pro API key for higher rate limits and full reports.

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Mcpskills MCP💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user server -- npx -y @mcpskillsio/server

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

MCPSKILLS_API_KEY secret env
Optional Pro API key for higher rate limits and full reports.

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 1
Downloads per weeki: 200/wk
Verified domain: ✓ mcpskills.io
Licence i: MIT
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 2.5.3
Categoryi: Developer tools
Published to registryi: Jun 9, 2026
Code last changedi: Jun 9, 2026
Maker: BeBraveBeKind
Packages: npm: @mcpskillsio/server
Repo: BeBraveBeKind/mcpskills-server
Website: mcpskills.io
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 14, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain mcpskills.io (the registry checks domain ownership)
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 5 months ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 69% of the other 5873 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 15% of the other 5873 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5873 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Mcpskills MCP safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 5 months ago, and the latest version (2.5.3) reached the registry 5 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: REA, GitHub, Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent

Others in the same category

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README from the maker

Open the README

Copied from the maker’s repo as written. PopNx MCP has not reviewed or endorsed it. HTML, images and scripts are removed. Links lead off this site.

@mcpskillsio/server

Use the MCPSkills pre-install trust layer from inside Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client.

13 standard signals (15 in Skills Mode) across 4 dimensions with safety scanning for prompt injection, credential theft, and supply chain attacks. Check install risk before an MCP server or AI skill reaches your agent.

Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add mcpskills -- npx @mcpskillsio/server

Cursor

Add to your .cursor/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "mcpskills": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@mcpskillsio/server"] } } }

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "mcpskills": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@mcpskillsio/server"] } } }

Tools

`check_trust_score`

Score any GitHub repo, npm package, or registry URL. Returns trust tier, composite score, and 4 dimension scores.

"Score anthropics/anthropic-sdk-typescript"

`scan_safety`

Focused safety scan for AI skills. Checks for prompt injection, shell execution, network exfiltration, credential theft, and obfuscated payloads.

"Is this MCP server safe? modelcontextprotocol/servers"

`list_packages`

Browse curated, pre-scored skill packages organized by use case.

"Show me safe AI skill packages for full-stack development"

`get_badge`

Generate an SVG trust badge URL for your README.

"Get a trust badge for my repo anthropics/anthropic-sdk-typescript"

`watch_repo`

Start monitoring a repo for trust score changes (requires API key).

"Watch modelcontextprotocol/servers for score changes"

`check_watched`

Re-scan all watched repos for score or tier changes (requires API key).

"Check my watched repos"

`batch_check`

Score up to 5 repos in a single call (Developer Pro or Team).

"Batch check these repos: anthropics/anthropic-sdk-typescript, langchain-ai/langchainjs"

`auto_gate`

Get a boolean go/no-go decision with reasoning.

"Should I install this MCP server? 21st-dev/magic-mcp"

`build_stack`

Recommend a vetted, pre-scored stack from MCP Skills' curated packages.

"Build me a stack: auth + payments + email"

Full Reports

Free tier returns trust tier + dimension scores (same as mcpskills.io free scans, 10/day).

For full reports (13 standard / 15 Skills Mode signals + safety findings) inside your IDE, set your API key:

export MCPSKILLS_API_KEY=your_key_here

Get your API key at mcpskills.io/api. Developer Pro is $19/mo or $149/yr. Team is $99/mo for org/security workflows.

How It Works

The server calls the mcpskills.io trust scoring API, which:

Fetches repo data from GitHub API and OpenSSF Scorecard
Scores 13 standard signals across 4 dimensions (Alive, Legit, Solid, Usable)
Detects AI skills/MCP servers and activates Skills Mode (+2 bonus signals — 15 total)
Runs 5 safety scans based on ClawHavoc and ToxicSkills attack patterns
Assigns a trust tier: Verified (>=7.0), Established (>=4.5), New, or Blocked

License

MIT — Built by Michael Browne at Rise Above Partners.

Mcpskills MCP

What it does

Install

Install Node.js

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

Values you fill in

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Others in the same category

REA

GitHub

Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent

README from the maker

@mcpskillsio/server

Install

Claude Code

Cursor

Claude Desktop

Tools

check_trust_score

scan_safety

list_packages

get_badge

watch_repo

check_watched

batch_check

auto_gate

build_stack

Full Reports

How It Works

License

`check_trust_score`

`scan_safety`

`list_packages`

`get_badge`

`watch_repo`

`check_watched`

`batch_check`

`auto_gate`

`build_stack`