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smithery-ai-cli

Discover MCP servers and install marketplace skills via the Smithery CLI.

815|95|Updated Dec 22, 2024
Search Tags:#authentication#tool calling#mcp#json schema#skill installation#terminal cli#integration discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smithery-ai/cli --skill smithery-ai-cli-smithery-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: smithery-ai-cli
Source: https://github.com/smithery-ai/cli/tree/main/skills/smithery-ai-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smithery-ai/cli --skill smithery-ai-cli-smithery-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finding, connecting, and using AI tools and skills scattered across many providers becomes slow, repetitive, and hard to manage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MCP server discovery and connections: Search for MCP servers and create managed, long-lived connections that handle auth and session lifecycle.
  • Tool discovery and execution: List tools, inspect schemas for inputs/outputs, and call tools by connection and name.
  • Skill browsing and installation: Browse the Smithery Skills Registry and install skills with the upstream installer to enable canonical workflows like integrations and common agent actions.
  • Example use case: You want to create GitHub issues from your agent—first connect to an MCP server, then inspect the tool schema, then call the tool with the required JSON payload.

Quick Start

Ask an AI assistant to help you run smithery mcp search "github" to find available MCP servers for GitHub integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about smithery-ai-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and connect to MCP servers from a terminal CLI?▼

You can discover and connect to MCP servers from a terminal CLI by running smithery mcp search to find available integrations, then adding managed, long-lived connections that handle authentication and session lifecycle.

How do I inspect JSON schemas for MCP tool calling?▼

To inspect JSON schemas for MCP tool calling, use the smithery tool list and find commands to list tools, inspect schemas for inputs and outputs, and call tools by connection and name with structured JSON inputs.

Can I browse and install Smithery skills from the terminal?▼

Yes, you can browse the Smithery Skills Registry and install skills with the upstream installer directly from the terminal to enable canonical workflows like integrations and common agent actions.

What is the best way to create GitHub issues from an AI agent using MCP?▼

The best way to create GitHub issues from an AI agent using MCP is to first search for and connect to a GitHub MCP server, inspect the tool schema, and then call the tool with the required JSON payload.

Do I need authentication tokens to manage MCP server connections?▼

Authentication tokens are required to manage MCP server connections, and the CLI supports optional auth and namespace-scoped token policies to secure tool calls and session management.

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