Agent Skills Search Server — Claude Code MCP server: setup guide
Searches and discovers agent skills in the skills.sh registry over an HTTP MCP endpoint. Helps an assistant find specialized workflows on demand.
claude mcp add --transport http skills-search https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcpWhat Agent Skills Search Server does
This MCP server links your assistant to the skills.sh registry using a hosted HAPI server. It discovers skills packaged in the Agent Skills open specification developed by Anthropic. Each skill is organized as a directory with a mandatory SKILL.md file containing metadata and instructions, along with optional scripts, references, and asset templates.
The system relies on progressive disclosure to keep token usage low. During discovery, the assistant inspects only skill names and summaries. Full instructions and attached scripts load into context only when a specific task triggers that skill.
Because the server runs remotely at https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcp, you do not need to install local runtimes. Network connectivity is strictly required to reach the endpoint.
What it helps with
- find ready-made workflows in the
skills.shregistry - connect the Agent Skills catalog to an assistant
- retrieve task-specific procedures without overloading context
Example prompts for the agent
- Search skills.sh for an agent skill that handles pull request reviews.
- Find an Agent Skill for formatting markdown documentation.
- Look up skills related to data pipelines in the skills.sh registry.
How to install Agent Skills Search Server
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http skills-search https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add agent-skills-search-server --url https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent-skills-search-server": {
"url": "https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"agent-skills-search-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http agent-skills-search-server https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Agent Skills Search Server
How do I install Agent Skills Search Server in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http agent-skills-search-server https://skills-sh.run.mcp.com.ai/mcp in your terminal.
What does Agent Skills Search Server do?
It provides tools to search and retrieve skills from the skills.sh registry directly inside your AI coding environment.
How does progressive disclosure work in Agent Skills?
The assistant initially loads only names and descriptions. Detailed instructions from SKILL.md and related resources load into context only when a matching task occurs.
