resource-scout
Scannednpx machina-cli add skill nicepkg/ai-workflow/resource-scout --openclawResource Scout
Search and discover existing Claude Code skills and MCP servers before building custom solutions.
Quick Search Strategy
For Skills:
- WebSearch:
site:skillsmp.com [topic]orclaude skill [topic] - Check GitHub:
awesome-claude-skills [topic] - Browse: skillhub.club, claudeskills.info
For MCP:
- WebSearch:
MCP server [tool/service name] - Check: glama.ai/mcp/servers, mcpmarket.com
- Official: github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
Skill Search Workflow
Step 1: Define Need
Before searching, clarify:
- What task needs to be accomplished?
- What tools/services are involved?
- Is it a common pattern (git, testing, API) or domain-specific?
Step 2: Search Marketplaces
Primary sources (largest catalogs):
| Source | URL | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| SkillsMP | skillsmp.com | 71000+ skills, long-tail search |
| SkillHub.club | skillhub.club | AI-evaluated, quality filter |
| Claude Skills Hub | claudeskills.info | UI-friendly browsing |
Search patterns:
# On SkillsMP
[domain] skill → "marketing skill", "database skill"
[framework] claude → "react claude", "fastapi claude"
[task] automation → "deployment automation"
Step 3: Search GitHub
Curated lists:
github.com/keyuyuan/skillhub-awesome-skills- 精选清单github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-claude-skills- 生态大全github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills- 大量通用技能
Ready-to-use repositories:
github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills- Content/Marketinggithub.com/gked2121/claude-skills- Workflow思维github.com/Microck/ordinary-claude-skills- 超大集合github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills- 结构化
Search command:
# Use WebSearch tool
site:github.com "claude skill" [topic]
site:github.com "SKILL.md" [topic]
Step 4: Evaluate & Install
When skill found:
- Check last update date (prefer recent)
- Review SKILL.md for quality
- Check if has scripts/references
- Install with skill-downloader or manual copy
MCP Server Search Workflow
Step 1: Identify Integration Need
Common patterns:
- Database access → postgres, mysql, sqlite MCP
- GitHub workflow → github MCP
- Cloud services → AWS, GCP, Azure MCPs
- Communication → slack, discord MCPs
- File systems → filesystem MCP
Step 2: Search Official Sources
Primary:
- Official registry:
registry.modelcontextprotocol.io - Official repo:
github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
Directories:
| Source | URL | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Glama | glama.ai/mcp/servers | Stars, downloads, updates |
| MCP Market | mcpmarket.com | Skills + MCP combined |
| mcpservers.org | mcpservers.org | Categorized |
| PulseMCP | pulsemcp.com/servers | Daily updates |
| Smithery | smithery.ai | Registry/distribution |
Step 3: Search GitHub
# Use WebSearch tool
site:github.com "mcp server" [service]
site:github.com "@modelcontextprotocol" [service]
Awesome lists:
github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-serversgithub.com/wong2/awesome-mcp-servers
Step 4: Verify & Configure
When MCP found:
- Check compatibility (stdio vs HTTP)
- Review required environment variables
- Test connection locally
- Add to
.claude/settings.json
Search by Category
Development Tools
Skills: "code review skill", "git commit skill", "testing skill"
MCP: "github mcp", "gitlab mcp", "jira mcp"
Databases
Skills: "database skill", "sql skill", "migration skill"
MCP: "postgres mcp", "mysql mcp", "mongodb mcp"
Content & Marketing
Skills: "content creator skill", "seo skill", "social media skill"
MCP: "wordpress mcp", "notion mcp"
Cloud & DevOps
Skills: "deployment skill", "kubernetes skill", "terraform skill"
MCP: "aws mcp", "gcp mcp", "azure mcp"
AI & Data
Skills: "data analysis skill", "ml skill"
MCP: "openai mcp", "huggingface mcp"
Complete Source Reference
See references/sources.md for full directory of all skill and MCP sources with detailed descriptions.
Best Practices
- Search before build - Always check existing resources first
- Prefer maintained - Choose skills with recent updates
- Check quality - Review SKILL.md structure and content
- Consider combining - Multiple simple skills > one complex custom
- Verify security - Review MCP permissions and token scopes
Source
git clone https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow/blob/main/.claude/skills/resource-scout/SKILL.mdView on GitHub Overview
Resource Scout helps you locate Claude Code skills and MCP servers across marketplaces, GitHub, and registries before building a solution. It guides you through searching, evaluating, and installing existing assets to avoid duplication and accelerate integration.
How This Skill Works
It starts by clarifying the need, then searches primary skill catalogs like SkillsMP, SkillHub, and Claude Skills Hub and curated GitHub lists. For MCP, it searches official registries and directories, then validates compatibility and config before installation using a skill-downloader or manual copy.
When to Use It
- When a user asks to find a skill for a specific task
- When looking for MCP servers to connect external tools
- When the user mentions keywords like find skill, search MCP, discover tools, or what skills exist for X
- Before creating a custom skill to check if one already exists
- During project discovery to map available automation patterns and tools
Quick Start
- Step 1: Define the task and involved tools
- Step 2: Search marketplaces, GitHub, and registries as outlined
- Step 3: Evaluate SKILL.md, then install with skill-downloader or manual copy
Best Practices
- Define the task clearly before searching
- Prioritize recently updated SKILL.md and scripts
- Review SKILL.md for quality and installation references
- Check MCP compatibility and required environment variables
- Document findings in a centralized reference such as .claude/settings.json
Example Use Cases
- Find a Claude Code skill to automate data cleaning for a dataset
- Locate an MCP server to connect a Slack bot with Claude Code
- Discover skills for API testing and monitoring
- Check for an existing skill before creating a custom one for CRM tasks
- Browse for skills related to database migrations and automation