scira-mcp-chat
A minimalistic MCP client with a good feature set.
Install / Use
claude mcp add zaidmukaddam -- npx -y github:zaidmukaddam/scira-mcp-chatIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
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Our assessment of scira-mcp-chat
scira-mcp-chat scores 62/100 on our quality scale, 4013th of 4,613 Development & Engineering skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 2.3 KB long, split into 6 sections and no code examples: moderately detailed.
It has 825 GitHub stars, a meaningful sign that others use it.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 11 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
- Our last check on 2026-10-18 found the source still online.
- It is released under the Apache-2.0 license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 89/100, with 2 cautions from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-23. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| scira-mcp-chat (this skill)by zaidmukaddam | 62 | 825 | 11mo ago | MCP Server |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install scira-mcp-chat?
- Run
claude mcp add zaidmukaddam -- npx -y github:zaidmukaddam/scira-mcp-chat. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does scira-mcp-chat work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is scira-mcp-chat safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It is Apache-2.0-licensed and scores 89/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is scira-mcp-chat still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 11 months ago. That is recent enough to be usable, but agent tooling moves fast, so check the instructions against your agent's current version.
Skill content
View source on GitHubFeatures
- Streaming text responses powered by the AI SDK by Vercel, allowing multiple AI providers to be used interchangeably with just a few lines of code.
- Full integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to expand available tools and capabilities.
- HTTP and SSE transport types for connecting to various MCP tool providers.
- Built-in tool integration for extending AI capabilities.
- Reasoning model support.
- shadcn/ui components for a modern, responsive UI powered by Tailwind CSS.
- Built with the latest Next.js App Router.
MCP Server Configuration
This application supports connecting to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to access their tools. You can add and manage MCP servers through the settings icon in the chat interface.
Adding an MCP Server
- Click the settings icon (⚙️) next to the model selector in the chat interface.
- Enter a name for your MCP server.
- Select the transport type:
- HTTP: For HTTP-based remote servers
- SSE (Server-Sent Events): For SSE-based remote servers
HTTP or SSE Configuration
- Enter the server URL (e.g.,
https://mcp.example.com/mcporhttps://mcp.example.com/token/sse) - Click "Add Server"
- Click "Enable Server" to activate the server for the current chat session.
Available MCP Servers
You can use any MCP-compatible server with this application. Here are some examples:
- Composio - Provides search, code interpreter, and other tools
- Zapier MCP - Provides access to Zapier tools
- Hugging Face MCP - Provides tool access to Hugging Face Hub
- Any MCP server compatible with HTTP or SSE transport
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
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Trust signals
From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.