What is the key difference between Clelp and Skillsindex?

Clelp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Skillsindex belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Clelp or Skillsindex 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 Clelp and Skillsindex free or paid?

Clelp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skillsindex operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Clelp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Skillsindex lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Clelp and Skillsindex 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Clelp vs Skillsindex

In-depth architectural comparison of the Clelp and Skillsindex MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Clelp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Skillsindex

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Clelp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Skillsindex if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Clelp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Clelp Details

Choose Skillsindex when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Skillsindex Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Clelp Developer Tools	Skillsindex Developer Tools
Summary	Search and rate AI tools, MCP servers, and agent skills reviewed by real agent use.	Search and score 11,000+ AI agent tools: MCP servers, Claude skills, GPT actions, IDE plugins.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Clelp Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Skillsindex Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Clelp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clelp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clelp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Skillsindex Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skillsindex-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skillsindex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Clelp is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Skillsindex belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Clelp when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Skillsindex when you require tools for developer tools.

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