JessieJanie/skim402

Overview

Skim MCP server that exposes clean and batch reads, JavaScript rendering, extraction, crawling, PDF handling, page watches, and Signals. Returns content roughly 4x smaller than raw HTML. Uses a card API key; x402 is optional.

Best for

Best for
Developers building MCP-based web research or crawling tools

Use cases

• Extract clean article text from URLs for LLM context
• Batch read multiple pages in one MCP call
• Watch pages for changes or crawl sites with PDF support

Notes

Skim MCP server that exposes clean and batch reads, JavaScript rendering, extraction, crawling, PDF handling, page watches, and Signals. Returns content roughly 4x smaller than raw HTML. Uses a card API key; x402 is optional.

2 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-08-31. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Extract clean article text from URLs for LLM context
• Batch read multiple pages in one MCP call
• Watch pages for changes or crawl sites with PDF support

Pros

• Reduces token usage via ~4x smaller content
• Includes JavaScript rendering for dynamic pages
• Offers batch reads and page watches beyond simple fetches

Cons

• Requires a card API key, adding setup friction
• Very low community adoption with only 2 stars
• Capabilities and reliability not yet widely validated

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