What is a skill in this MCP server?

A skill is a modular capability defined in a SKILL.md file within a folder under MCP_SKILLS_DIR. The server loads and serves these skills, making them available to Claude or other AI systems.

How do I set up the skills directory?

Set the MCP_SKILLS_DIR environment variable to point to your root directory containing skill folders. Each skill should be in its own subdirectory with a SKILL.md file defining its behavior.

Can I update skills without restarting the server?

Yes. Set MCP_SKILLS_HOT_RELOAD=true to enable automatic reloading when SKILL.md files change. The server will detect and reload modified skills without requiring a restart.

How do I debug skill loading issues?

Set MCP_SKILLS_LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG to enable detailed logging. This will show you exactly what skills are being loaded, any parsing errors, and other diagnostic information.

Does this server support Docker deployment?

Yes. The server is distributed as a Docker image (docker.io/srprasanna/mcp-skill-hub:1.0.0). Mount your skills directory as a volume and set MCP_SKILLS_DIR to the container path.

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MCP Skills Server MCP Server

Load and serve reusable skills from a mounted directory with automatic hot reload. For developers building skill-driven applications or integrating modular capability libraries into Claude or other AI systems.

io.github.srprasanna/mcp-skill-hub

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Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

No auth required

What the MCP Skills Server MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Connect to MCP Skills Server

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

docker run docker.io/srprasanna/mcp-skill-hub:1.0.0

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

MCP_SKILLS_DIR
Root directory containing skill folders
MCP_SKILLS_HOT_RELOAD
Enable automatic reloading when SKILL.md files change
MCP_SKILLS_LOG_LEVEL
Logging verbosity: DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR, CRITICAL

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for MCP Skills Server.

Example prompts for MCP Skills Server

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting MCP Skills Server.

List all available skills in the MCP_SKILLS_DIR directory
Enable hot reload and show me which skills were reloaded after the last change
What skills are currently loaded and what does each one do
Set logging to DEBUG level and explain how to troubleshoot skill loading errors

MCP Skills Server MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running MCP Skills Server.

What is a skill in this MCP server?
A skill is a modular capability defined in a SKILL.md file within a folder under MCP_SKILLS_DIR. The server loads and serves these skills, making them available to Claude or other AI systems.
How do I set up the skills directory?
Set the MCP_SKILLS_DIR environment variable to point to your root directory containing skill folders. Each skill should be in its own subdirectory with a SKILL.md file defining its behavior.
Can I update skills without restarting the server?
Yes. Set MCP_SKILLS_HOT_RELOAD=true to enable automatic reloading when SKILL.md files change. The server will detect and reload modified skills without requiring a restart.
How do I debug skill loading issues?
Set MCP_SKILLS_LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG to enable detailed logging. This will show you exactly what skills are being loaded, any parsing errors, and other diagnostic information.
Does this server support Docker deployment?
Yes. The server is distributed as a Docker image (docker.io/srprasanna/mcp-skill-hub:1.0.0). Mount your skills directory as a volume and set MCP_SKILLS_DIR to the container path.

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