What is the key difference between Paretostudio MCP and Skillsmith?

Paretostudio MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Skillsmith belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Paretostudio MCP or Skillsmith 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 Paretostudio MCP and Skillsmith free or paid?

Paretostudio MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skillsmith operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Paretostudio MCP lists 21 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Skillsmith lists 7 tools with 0 views and 78 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Paretostudio MCP and Skillsmith 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

Paretostudio MCP vs Skillsmith

In-depth architectural comparison of the Paretostudio MCP and Skillsmith 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

Paretostudio MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Skillsmith

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Paretostudio MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Skillsmith 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 Paretostudio MCP 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).
Primary tools included: list_prompts, get_prompt, search_prompts.

Explore Paretostudio MCP Details

Choose Skillsmith 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).
Primary tools included: search, get_skill, install_skill.

Explore Skillsmith Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Paretostudio MCP Developer Tools	S Skillsmith Developer Tools
Summary	Read, create, and install your ParetoStudio prompts, agents, and skills from any MCP client.	MCP server for Claude Code skill discovery, installation, and management.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Paretostudio MCP Tools (21)

list_prompts

List all prompts in your library

get_prompt

Get full prompt content (all 6 steps)

search_prompts

Search prompts by title or description

list_agents

List all agents

get_agent

Get agent with full configuration

search_agents

Search agents

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).

Paretostudio MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paretostudio-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paretostudio-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Skillsmith Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skillsmith": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@skillsmith/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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