What is the key difference between Shorttext and Skim?

Shorttext belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Skim belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Shorttext or Skim 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 Shorttext and Skim free or paid?

Shorttext operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skim operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shorttext lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Skim lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shorttext and Skim 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.

How do I install Shorttext or Skim in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Shorttext and Skim free to use, or do they require API keys?

Shorttext is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Skim operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Shorttext and Skim at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both shorttext and skim as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Shorttext has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Skim holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Shorttext vs Skim

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shorttext and Skim 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

Shorttext

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Skim

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shorttext if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Skim if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Shorttext when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Shorttext Details

Choose Skim when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Skim Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Shorttext Developer Tools	S Skim Developer Tools
Summary	Paste short text, get a shareable URL. Read any by slug; create with an API key.	Read any URL as clean Markdown for AI agents. No signup, no API key.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shorttext Tools (0)

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

Skim 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).

Shorttext Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shorttext": {
      "url": "https://shorttext.com"
    }
  }
}

Skim Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skim": {
      "url": "https://skim.perch-app.workers.dev"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Shorttext is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Skim belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Shorttext when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Skim when you require tools for developer tools.

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