Skim MCP Server
MCP server for Skim code transformation. Compresses code 60-95% for LLM context optimization.
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Skim MCP Server tools (3)
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skim_analyzeAnalyze codebase architecture by first compressing with Skim, then providing structural insights. Includes analysis framework in response.
skim_fileTransform file/directory using Skim. Automatically detects language from file extensions. Path validation enforced - only allowed directories accessible.
skim_transformTransform source code to reduce tokens while preserving structure. Safely compresses 60-95% of tokens depending on mode.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-01 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan3 source files scanned15/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 289 days ago4/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
Findings (2)
- mediumnpm install lifecycle script present
install.script - mediumnpm install lifecycle script present
install.scriptpackage.json: …m": "node scripts/install-skim.js", "postinstall": "npm run install-skim" }, "keywords…
Install Skim MCP Server in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y skim-mcp-server on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add skim-mcp-server -- npx -y skim-mcp-server
Skim MCP Server: common questions
- Is Skim MCP Server safe?
- With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (60/100). Read the Skim MCP Server safety report
- How do I install Skim MCP Server?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Skim MCP Server need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Skim MCP Server maintained?
- The last commit was 300 days ago (2025-12-17). The latest release is v1.0.3.
- What can I use instead of Skim MCP Server?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Image MCP server and llmtrim MCP server.
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