Rotifer MCP Server vs Skillsmith
A side-by-side look at the Rotifer MCP Server and Skillsmith MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Rotifer MCP Server for coding agents work as a local process; choose Skillsmith for coding agents as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Rotifer MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search_genes, get_gene_detail, get_arena_rankings.
Choose Skillsmith when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search, get_skill, install_skill.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coding Agents | Coding Agents |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 60/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 77 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 31 | 43 |
| Full listing | View Rotifer MCP Server | View Skillsmith |
Tools & capabilities
Rotifer MCP Server tools 31
search_genesSearch the Gene ecosystem by name, domain, or descriptionget_gene_detailGet detailed info about a Gene (phenotype, fitness, metadata)get_arena_rankingsArena rankings for a domain, sorted by F(g) fitnesscompare_genesSide-by-side fitness comparison of 2–5 Genesget_gene_statsDownload statistics (total, 7d, 30d, 90d)get_leaderboardCreator reputation leaderboardget_developer_profileCreator public profile and reputationget_gene_reputationDetailed reputation breakdown (Arena, Usage, Stability)list_gene_versionsVersion history chain with changelogssuggest_domainSuggest matching domains from the registrylist_local_genesScan local workspace for installed Geneslist_local_agentsList Agents in the local workspace- +19 more on the listing page
Skillsmith tools 43
searchSearch skills with filters (query, category, trust tier, min score)get_skillGet detailed skill information including install commandinstall_skillInstall a skill to your local environmentuninstall_skillRemove an installed skillskill_recommendGet contextual skill recommendationsskill_suggestSuggest skills from your current project context (counts against your monthly quota)skill_validateValidate a skill's structure and qualityskill_compareCompare two skills side-by-sideskill_outdatedCheck installed skills for staleness and dependency statusskill_rescanRe-scan an installed skill with the latest security patternsskill_publishValidate a skill and prepare it for publishingskill_recover_sourceRecover the GitHub source of locally installed skills (read-only)- +31 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Rotifer MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-157": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@rotifer/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Skillsmith
{
"mcpServers": {
"skillsmith": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@skillsmith/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Rotifer MCP Server is categorized under Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. Skillsmith belongs to Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Rotifer MCP Server for coding agents work and Skillsmith for coding agents.
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.
Rotifer MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Skillsmith has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-server-157 and skillsmith as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Rotifer MCP Server has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Skillsmith has 60/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 77 GitHub stars.