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Skim MCP Server

@JessieJanie

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Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Author

JessieJanie

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JessieJanie

About Skim MCP Server

x402-native clean reader. URL in → markdown out. $0.002/call, no signup.

Skim MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skim-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "<YOUR_BASE_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Skim?

Skim is an x402-native clean reader for AI agents. It takes a URL and returns agent-ready markdown plus structured metadata in milliseconds. No signup or API keys are required; agents pay $0.002 per call in USDC over HTTP 402.

How to use Skim?

Add Skim to Claude Desktop by editing claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx -y skim-mcp and setting the environment variable SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY to your Base wallet private key. Calls are made automatically when an agent requests a URL.

Key features of Skim

  • Clean reader returning markdown and metadata.
  • No signup or API keys required.
  • Pay‑as‑you‑go at $0.002 per call.
  • Micropayments over HTTP 402 using USDC.
  • Fast response in milliseconds.
  • Native Claude Desktop integration.

Use cases of Skim

  • Send a URL to an AI agent and receive clean markdown.
  • Extract structured metadata from web pages.
  • Integrate into Claude Desktop agent workflows for on‑demand reading.

Frequently asked questions

1

Do I need to sign up or get an API key?

No, Skim requires no signup or API keys—just a Base wallet to pay per call.

2

How much does each call cost?

Each call costs $0.002 in USDC, settled over HTTP 402.

3

What setup is required for the environment?

You need to set `SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY` in the environment to your Base wallet private key.

4

What output does Skim return?

It returns agent‑ready markdown content plus structured metadata for the URL submitted.

5

Is there any authentication or subscription?

Authentication is handled entirely through the micropayment mechanism (x402); no traditional API keys or subscriptions are needed.

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