What is the key difference between Skim and Shorttext?

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

Can I use both Skim and Shorttext 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 Skim or Shorttext 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 Skim and Shorttext free to use, or do they require API keys?

Skim is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Shorttext 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 Skim and Shorttext at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both skim and shorttext 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, Skim has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shorttext holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Skim vs Shorttext

In-depth architectural comparison of the Skim and Shorttext 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

Skim

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Shorttext

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Skim if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Shorttext 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 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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Skim Tools (0)

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

Shorttext 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).

Skim Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Shorttext Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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