What is the key difference between Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI)?

Agent Skills Search Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Skills Search Server or Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) free or paid?

Agent Skills Search Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Skills Search Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 24,095 GitHub stars. Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

What is the main functional difference between Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI)?

Agent Skills Search Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport . In contrast, Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess . Select Agent Skills Search Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) when you require tools for developer tools .

How do I install Agent Skills Search Server or Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) free to use, or do they require API keys?

Agent Skills Search Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Agent Skills Search Server and Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agent-skills-search-server and contractor-license-verification-tradesapi as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Agent Skills Search Server has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 24,095 GitHub stars. Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agent Skills Search Server Developer Tools	C Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) Developer Tools
Summary	Search and discover Agent Skills from the skills.sh registry. Powered by HAPI MCP server.	Verify US contractor licenses in 45 states — status, expiration, disciplinary history.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal	48/100 (Fair)	27/100 (Emerging)
Transport Protocol	Remote HTTP/SSE	Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth Requirement	No auth required	No auth required
Pricing Model	Free / Open Source	Free / Open Source
Required Env Vars	None required	None required
Compatible Clients	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signal	`Remote (HTTP/SSE) · high`	`npx · low`
Engagement & Health	1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 24,095 stars	0 views 0 copies 0 upvotes
Verified / Official	Community Listing	Community Listing
Open full listing	View Agent Skills Search Server Listing	View Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) Listing

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Agent Skills Search Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-skills-search-server": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join-5865F2?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/MKPE9g8aUy"
    }
  }
}

Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contractor-license-verification-tradesapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "contractor-license-verification-tradesapi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agent Skills Search Server vs Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI)

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agent Skills Search Server when:

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Skills Search Server Tools (0)

Contractor License Verification (TradesAPI) Tools (0)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

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