Overview
What is Versuz?
Versuz is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects Claude Code to the open Versuz marketplace. It lets you browse, inspect, and install skills and CLAUDE.md files as native tools directly from your conversation, without leaving the chat.
How to use Versuz?
Install the server with claude mcp add versuz npx -y @versuz/mcp or add it manually to your project’s .mcp.json configuration. After restarting Claude Code, five Versuz tools appear in the tool list and can be invoked by name.
Key features of Versuz
- Full-text search across skills and CLAUDE.md (
versuz_search) - Paginated browse with category, tier, and sort filters (
versuz_list_skills) - List CLAUDE.md files by category (
versuz_list_claude_md) - Retrieve full details for a slug, including Elo, prior, and GitHub URL (
versuz_get) - Install free skills or CLAUDE.md files directly to your project (
versuz_install)
Use cases of Versuz
- Find a skill for SQL migration and install it without copy-paste.
- List the top 10 CLAUDE.md files for Next.js projects.
- View the prior score and Elo rating of a specific skill.
- Download a free skill into
.claude/skills/<slug>/SKILL.md. - Inspect premium items and get a purchase URL – download requires a web purchase.
FAQ from Versuz
What tools does Versuz expose?
Five tools: versuz_search, versuz_list_skills, versuz_list_claude_md, versuz_get, and versuz_install.
How do I install Versuz in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add versuz npx -y @versuz/mcp or add a configuration block to your project’s .mcp.json file.
Can I download premium (paid) skills with Versuz?
No – premium items are protected. The server returns a 402 Payment Required error with a link to the Versuz web store. Free items can be installed directly.
Where are files written when I install?
Skills are written to <project>/.claude/skills/<slug>/SKILL.md; CLAUDE.md files are written to <project>/CLAUDE.md. You can override the output directory with the cwd argument on versuz_install.
What runtime does Versuz require?
Node.js 18+ (ESM) and the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk package. The server uses stdio transport (no network listener).
