Swarmnest — MCP server for Claude Code: search and setup
Swarmnest connects an AI coding agent to a searchable directory of tools, APIs, MCP servers, and Agent Skills. Use filters to find options by cost, authentication, or platform.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://swarmnest.ai/mcpWhat Swarmnest does
Swarmnest exposes the Swarmnest directory through MCP, letting an agent search for tools and APIs with typo correction, retrieve a full record by slug, and browse directory categories. Search filters cover pricing, authentication requirements, and operating systems, so you can narrow results before choosing an integration.
The server also searches Agent Skills and retrieves their installation guidance, licensing details, and labels for scripts, network access, and credentials. Another tool lists skill packs and bundles sold through Swarmnest Marketplace, including their prices and checkout links. Results provide canonical URLs for directory entries.
Connect through the remote HTTP endpoint https://swarmnest.ai/mcp. The service is read-only and does not require an API key. In Claude Code, add it with claude mcp add --transport http swarmnest https://swarmnest.ai/mcp. Since third-party developers publish the listed skills, inspect their source before installing one.
What it helps with
- Find free web scraping APIs that need no API key
- Compare Postgres MCP servers by authentication and pricing
- Locate PDF skills compatible with a target platform
- Retrieve installation steps for a selected Agent Skill
- Check prices for Swarmnest Marketplace skill packs and bundles
Example prompts for the agent
- Find free web scraping APIs that work without a key and show their directory pages.
- Compare MCP servers that can read and write Postgres, including their authentication and pricing.
- Search for PDF skills that work with Claude Code and explain how to install one.
How to install Swarmnest
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://swarmnest.ai/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add swarmnest --url https://swarmnest.ai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"swarmnest": {
"url": "https://swarmnest.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"swarmnest": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://swarmnest.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http swarmnest https://swarmnest.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 Swarmnest
How do I install Swarmnest in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http swarmnest https://swarmnest.ai/mcp. This registers the remote Swarmnest server over HTTP.
What does Swarmnest do?
It lets an AI agent search a directory of tools, APIs, MCP servers, and Agent Skills. The server can also return individual records, browse categories, and list Marketplace packs with their prices.
Does Swarmnest need an API key?
No API key is needed to connect to the remote server. Its directory access is read-only.
