What is the key difference between Fetch MCP and Skim402?

Fetch MCP belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution, while Skim402 belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Fetch MCP or Skim402 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 Fetch MCP and Skim402 free or paid?

Fetch MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skim402 operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Fetch MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 826 GitHub stars. Skim402 lists 6 tools with 3 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fetch MCP and Skim402 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

Fetch MCP vs Skim402

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fetch MCP and Skim402 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

Fetch MCP

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Skim402

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Fetch MCP if you need specialized Search & Data Extraction tools running via a local process. Choose Skim402 if your workspace requires Search & Data Extraction integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Fetch MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: fetch_html, fetch_markdown, fetch_txt.

Explore Fetch MCP Details

Choose Skim402 when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: SKIM_API_KEY, SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: Clean Markdown with page metadata, Batch reading for up to 10 URLs, Schema-based and preset extraction.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Fetch MCP zcaceres Search & Data Extraction	Skim402 JessieJanie Search & Data Extraction
Summary	An MCP server to flexibly fetch JSON, text, and HTML data	Convert any URL into clean, agent-ready Markdown with structured metadata (title, byline, published date, language). Pay-per-use via x402 (USDC on Base) — no signup, no API keys. Single tool readurl. Install via npx -y skim-mcp.
Category & Scope	Search & Data Extraction

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fetch MCP Tools (6)

fetch_html

Fetch a website and return its raw HTML content.

fetch_markdown

Fetch a website and return its content converted to Markdown.

fetch_txt

Fetch a website and return plain text with HTML tags, scripts, and styles removed.

fetch_json

Fetch a URL and return the JSON response.

fetch_readable

Fetch a website and extract the main article content using [Mozilla Readability](https://github.com/mozilla/readability), returned as Markdown. Strips navigation, ads, and boilerplate. Ideal for articles and blog posts.

fetch_youtube_transcript

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).

Fetch MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zcaceres-fetch-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-fetch"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Skim402 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jessiejanie-skim402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skim-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SKIM_API_KEY": "YOUR_SKIM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_SKIM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Fetch MCP is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Skim402 belongs to Search & Data Extraction using local stdio subprocess. Select Fetch MCP when you need capabilities focused on search & data extraction and Skim402 when you require tools for search & data extraction.

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