What is the main functional difference between Backlink checker and Skill of Skills?

Backlink checker is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Skill of Skills belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Backlink checker for developer tools work and Skill of Skills for developer tools.

How do I install Backlink checker or Skill of Skills in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Are Backlink checker and Skill of Skills free to use, or do they require API keys?

Backlink checker has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Skill of Skills is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Backlink checker and Skill of Skills at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add backlink-checker and skill-of-skills as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Backlink checker has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Skill of Skills has 51/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 64 GitHub stars.

Backlink checker vs Skill of Skills

A side-by-side look at the Backlink checker and Skill of Skills MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Backlink checkerDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Check backlinks from Claude or Cursor: does a page link to your domain, dofollow or nofollow, with anchor text, HTTP status and robots guards. All checks run on demand, nothing stored.48FairAuth: not declared

Skill of SkillsDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Quality-ranked, cross-platform directory of AI coding skills, plugins and MCP servers.51GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Backlink checker for developer tools work as a local process; choose Skill of Skills for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Spec	B Backlink checker	Skill of Skills
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal	48/100 · Fair	51/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	Not declared	No auth required
Pricing	Not declared	Free
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	64
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View Backlink checker	View Skill of Skills

Backlink checker vs Skill of Skills

Which MCP server should you choose?

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