mcp-research

Retrieve MCP documentation, API specs, and configuration details from GitHub and databases.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rheinmir/skills-kit --skill mcp-research-rheinmir
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Skill: mcp-research
Source: https://github.com/Rheinmir/skills-kit/tree/main/skills/mcp-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheinmir/skills-kit --skill mcp-research-rheinmir

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The MCP researcher helps teams locate, verify, and compile documentation, API specs, and configuration details scattered across GitHub repositories, databases, and internal tools with minimal fetches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted discovery: Identifies the exact artifact (endpoint, schema, function, config key, or page section) and avoids unnecessary fetches.
  • One-look lookup: Uses MCP tooling or minimal web fetches to retrieve the precise resource.
  • Structured synthesis: Returns a concise summary with relevant schemas and findings.
  • Use Case: A developer needs the OpenAPI path and schema for a given service endpoint across multiple repositories with minimal data transfer.

Quick Start

Query the MCP tool to retrieve the OpenAPI spec for the user-service login endpoint with minimal fetches.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve API specs and configuration details across multiple GitHub repositories?

To retrieve API specs and configuration details across multiple GitHub repositories, you can use automated targeted retrieval to identify exact artifacts like endpoints and schemas with minimal data transfer. It enforces one or two fetches and returns a concise summary with relevant findings.

What is the best way to locate specific MCP documentation and endpoints quickly?

The best way to locate specific MCP documentation quickly is through targeted discovery that identifies the exact artifact, such as an endpoint, schema, or config key. It uses MCP tooling or minimal web fetches to retrieve the precise resource and avoid unnecessary data transfer.

Can I find an OpenAPI path and schema for a service endpoint using MCP tools?

Yes, you can find an OpenAPI path and schema for a service endpoint using MCP tools. You query the MCP tool to retrieve the specific OpenAPI spec for your target endpoint, ensuring precise resource retrieval with minimal fetches across repositories.

How does targeted documentation retrieval handle unknown sources or missing MCP tools?

Targeted documentation retrieval handles unknown sources by falling back to scoped web search with explicit handling. When MCP tools are unavailable, it uses minimal web fetches to locate the precise resource while enforcing a strict limit of one or two fetches.

What are the limitations of using minimal fetches for MCP documentation research?

The limitation of minimal fetches for MCP documentation research is the strict enforcement of one or two retrieval operations. This requires highly targeted discovery to identify exact artifacts beforehand, otherwise the scoped web search fallback must handle unknown sources within this constraint.