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Skim MCP server

helloderekg/skim-mcp

Lossless skim-then-expand reading of big files, repos, and command output with far fewer tokens

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Install Skim in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add skim -- uvx skim-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skim": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "skim-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Skim MCP server do?

Lossless skim-then-expand reading of big files, repos, and command output with far fewer tokens

Is the Skim MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Skim run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Skim to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add skim -- uvx skim-mcp

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