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About Skim

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

#reader#scraping#markdown#x402#payments#web#readability

Basic information

Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Publisher

JessieJanie

Submitted by

JessieJanie

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.

FAQ from Skim

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.

How much does each call cost?

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

What setup is required for the environment?

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

What output does Skim return?

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

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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