Guides

Start with the difference between an MCP server and a skill, then follow the steps for your client.

Start here

• MCP servers and skills comparedWhat an MCP server is, what an agent skill is, and when to use which.

Install in your client

• Install MCP servers and skills in Claude CodeAdd local and remote MCP servers with claude mcp add, pick a scope, and install skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in VS CodeAdd MCP servers for GitHub Copilot in mcp.json, keep secrets in inputs, and install skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in CodexAdd MCP servers with codex mcp add or config.toml, and install skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in CursorAdd local and remote MCP servers in mcp.json, read keys from the environment, and install skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in Claude DesktopAdd remote servers as connectors, local servers in the config file, and upload skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in Gemini CLIAdd MCP servers with gemini mcp add or settings.json, and install skills.
• Install MCP servers and skills in Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Add MCP servers in mcp_config.json, read keys from the environment, and install skills.