What is the key difference between AI Distiller MCP and Mcpskills Server?

AI Distiller MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Mcpskills Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AI Distiller MCP or Mcpskills Server 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 AI Distiller MCP and Mcpskills Server free or paid?

AI Distiller MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcpskills Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AI Distiller MCP lists 16 tools with 4 views and 168 GitHub stars. Mcpskills Server lists 9 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Distiller MCP and Mcpskills Server 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

AI Distiller MCP vs Mcpskills Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Distiller MCP and Mcpskills Server 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

AI Distiller MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Mcpskills Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Distiller MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Mcpskills Server if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AI Distiller MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: distill_file, distill_directory, distill_with_dependencies.

Explore AI Distiller MCP Details

Choose Mcpskills Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: MCPSKILLS_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: check_trust_score, scan_safety, list_packages.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Distiller MCP janreges Security	Mcpskills Server BeBraveBeKind Security
Summary	Extracts essential code structure from large codebases into AI-digestible format, helping AI agents write code that correctly uses existing APIs on the first attempt.	Pre-install trust layer for MCP servers, AI skills, and npm packages. Scores any repo or package across 15 signals (incl. OSV/KEV/EPSS vulnerability intelligence) with safety scanning for prompt injection, credential theft, and supply-chain risk; the autogate tool returns a go/no-go install decision. Listed in the official MCP Registry as io.mcpskills/server. npm: @mcpskillsio/server. https://mcpskills.io
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AI Distiller MCP Tools (16)

distill_file

Extracts essential code structure from a single file - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Returns clean, structured code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Essential for providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Automatically detects language and extracts API signatures, types, and structure while removing unnecessary implementation details.

distill_directory

Extracts essential code structure from entire directories - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Processes all supported programming languages and returns structured API/code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Perfect for understanding codebases, API discovery, and providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Supports filtering by visibility levels, file patterns, and content types.

distill_with_dependencies

Analyzes call dependencies and returns distilled code of only relevant methods/classes up to specified depth. This advanced feature traces function/method calls across files and includes only the code that is actually called from the target file, creating focused distillations for deep code analysis. USAGE: Perfect for understanding code execution flows, impact analysis, and creating focused context for AI assistants. Particularly useful for large codebases where you need to understand how specific functionality works across multiple files.

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).

AI Distiller MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janreges-ai-distiller-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@janreges/ai-distiller-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcpskills Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bebravebekind-mcpskills-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCPSKILLS_API_KEY": "YOUR_MCPSKILLS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

AI Distiller MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcpskills Server belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select AI Distiller MCP when you need capabilities focused on security and Mcpskills Server when you require tools for security.

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