optimizing-smithery-score

Optimize Smithery MCP quality scoring for published MCP servers.

9|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AgentWorkforce/relaycast --skill optimizing-smithery-score
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: optimizing-smithery-score
Source: https://github.com/AgentWorkforce/relaycast/tree/main/.claude/skills/optimizing-smithery-score
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgentWorkforce/relaycast --skill optimizing-smithery-score

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines and improves the reliability of Smithery MCP quality scoring when publishing servers, helping teams achieve higher, standards-aligned scores.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured approach to tool metadata requirements, deployment reliability considerations, and handling external deployment limitations to maximize score across all categories.
  • Guides practitioners through assessing Tool Quality, Server Capabilities, Server Metadata, and Configuration UX to ensure compliant tooling and documentation.
  • Use case: when a new MCP server is published to Smithery, apply best practices to optimize scoring and minimize gaps identified by scanners.

Quick Start

Install Smithery best-practice guidelines, configure tooling metadata, and verify scoring readiness before publish.

Frequently Asked Questions about optimizing-smithery-score

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve my Smithery MCP score when publishing a server?

To improve your Smithery MCP score during publishing, you must optimize tool metadata descriptions, ensure deployment reliability, and address Server Capabilities and Configuration UX gaps reported by scanners to maximize quality across all scoring categories.

What does the Smithery MCP quality score evaluate?

The Smithery MCP quality score evaluates published MCP servers across four main categories: Tool Quality, Server Capabilities, Server Metadata, and Configuration UX, ensuring compliant tooling and documentation for registry publishing.

How do I fix missing points reported by Smithery registry scanners?

To fix missing points reported by Smithery registry scanners, you must remediate partial scores by assessing Tool Quality, Server Capabilities, Server Metadata, and Configuration UX, ensuring detailed tool metadata descriptions and deployment reliability considerations are met.

What are the requirements for tool metadata descriptions in Smithery?

Smithery requires detailed tool metadata descriptions to satisfy Tool Quality scoring requirements. Providing comprehensive metadata ensures compliant tooling and documentation, directly maximizing your score during the MCP server publishing workflow.

How do I handle external deployment limitations for Smithery score optimization?

Handling external deployment limitations is a core requirement for Smithery score optimization. You must demonstrate awareness of these limitations within your deployment reliability considerations to prevent point deductions during the MCP server publishing process.