skills

Discover SKILL.md files and expose them as callable MCP tools.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #integration #skills #mcp #docker #server #skillz

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/maxfraieho/garden-seedling --skill skills-maxfraieho

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skills
Source: https://github.com/maxfraieho/garden-seedling/tree/main/gh-aw/skills/skillz-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxfraieho/garden-seedling --skill skills-maxfraieho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skillz MCP Server turns Claude-style SKILL.md files into callable MCP tools by discovering skills in a root directory, exposing their instructions and resources, and executing bundled helper scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Auto-discovers SKILL.md files and exposes their metadata and resources to MCP clients.
Supports optional scripts, references, and assets to extend skills.
Use case: integrate skills into GitHub Actions or CI/CD to automate tasks via MCP.

Quick Start

Configure Skillz with your skills directory mounted into a container and start the server to expose each SKILL.md as a callable tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I expose SKILL.md files as callable MCP tools in Docker?▼

To expose SKILL.md files as callable MCP tools, mount your root skills directory into a Docker container and start the Skillz server to auto-discover and load each SKILL.md as an executable tool for MCP clients.

Can I use MCP skills with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines?▼

Yes, you can integrate MCP skills into GitHub Actions or CI/CD pipelines by running the Skillz server in a containerized workflow, allowing MCP clients to discover and execute bundled skills on demand.

What is a SKILL.md file and how does the MCP server process it?▼

A SKILL.md file contains Claude-style instructions and metadata for a specific task. The MCP server discovers these files in a root directory and exposes their instructions, resources, and helper scripts as callable tools.

Do I need helper scripts alongside SKILL.md files for full functionality?▼

Helper scripts, references, and assets are optional but recommended alongside each SKILL.md to extend skill capabilities and achieve full functionality during execution via the Skillz MCP server.

What's the best way to automate discovery of SKILL.md tools for MCP clients?▼

The best way to automate discovery is using the Skillz MCP server in Docker, which automatically scans a mounted root skills directory and exposes all detected SKILL.md files to connected MCP clients.