skillmd
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Search, fetch, lint, and install Agent Skills (SKILL.md) from the SkillMD registry. skillmd is published by skillmd.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 8 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 249 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
SKILLMD_TOKENEnvironment variable, secret | Optional | SkillMD personal access token (enables skillmd_list_saved and personalized recommendations) |
SKILLMD_APIEnvironment variable | Optional | Override the registry API base URL |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install skillmd
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add skillmd -- npx -y skillmdsRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmd": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmd": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"skillmd": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add skillmd -- npx -y skillmds{
"mcpServers": {
"skillmd": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"skillmds"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add skillmd npx -y skillmdsGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the skillmd block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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skillmd: common questions
How do I install skillmd?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add skillmd -- npx -y skillmds. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is skillmd the official server?
skillmd is published by skillmd.com from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is skillmd free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is skillmd safe to use?
It scores 88 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to skillmd?
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Does skillmd work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.
