What is the best alternative to Skim MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Skim MCP in the Developer Tools category include Tldraw, PraisonAI, Ouroboros. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Skim MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Skim MCP and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Skim MCP free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Skim MCP with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

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Best Alternatives to Skim MCP

Looking for an alternative to Skim MCP? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Developer Tools ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Skim MCP (Target)	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
T Tldraw	npx	Free/None	Free	50,204	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Ouroboros	uvx	Free/None	Free	5,803	—	Compare →
T Telnyx	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	197	—	Compare →
Puter MCP	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	43,407	—	Compare →
Densely	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
Flutter Skill	npx	Free/None	Free	364	—	Compare →
Ignite UI MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	136	—	Compare →
Payram Helper MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	155	—	Compare →
TokenSave	npx	Free/None	Free	619	—	Compare →
Printr	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →

Best Alternatives to Skim MCP

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Tldraw

PraisonAI

Ouroboros

Telnyx

Puter MCP

Densely

Flutter Skill

Ignite UI MCP Server

Payram Helper MCP Server

TokenSave

Printr

Codealive MCP

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