Skim Mcp

Overview

Skim Mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that enables lossless skim-then-expand reading of large files, repositories, and command output while using far fewer tokens. It works by exposing its functionality as tools that AI assistants can invoke directly, making it easier to process and understand big data sources without token bloat.

The server runs locally on your machine through the skim-mcp Python package, installed via uvx. It communicates over stdio and requires no authentication or external credentials to get started. The latest release is v0.1.1, published under the MIT license with source code available at helloderekg/skim-mcp on GitHub.

You'll find Skim Mcp listed in the AI & Agents category on mcp.site. It works with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, and others. If you maintain this project, claim your listing to verify ownership and keep the information up to date.

Installation

// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skim_mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "skim-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}