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Universal MCP client for connecting to any MCP server with progressive disclosure.
Install MCP Client
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-client --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .claude/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .claude/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-clientType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-client --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .agents/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .agents/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-client --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .cursor/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .cursor/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git --path .claude/skills/mcp-client--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-client --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .gemini/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .gemini/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-clientInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .github/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .github/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install coleam00/second-brain-skills mcp-client --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/mcp-client .opencode/skills/mcp-client && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mcp-client" agent skill from https://github.com/coleam00/second-brain-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/mcp-client into .opencode/skills/mcp-client/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mcp-client", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
mcp-client- GitHub stars
- 832
- Token cost
- ~1k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 251 words
- Files
- 5 (incl. scripts, references)
- Skills in repo
- 4
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Universal MCP client for connecting to any MCP server with progressive disclosure.
- Works in 4 steps: MCP_CONFIG_PATH env var (custom path) → references/mcp-config.json (this skill's… → .mcp.json in project root → …
- Interacting with external MCP servers (Zapier
- SKILL.md covers Skill Location, Configuration, Running Commands and Workflow, plus 7 more sections
- Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python and pip; reaches mcp.zapier.com
What it does
MCP Client is an agent skill from coleam00/second-brain-skills. Universal MCP client for connecting to any MCP server with progressive disclosure. Wraps MCP servers as skills to avoid context window bloat from tool definitions. Use when interacting with external MCP servers (Zapier, Sequential Thinking, GitHub, filesystem, etc.), listing available tools, or executing MCP tool calls. Triggers on requests like "connect to Zapier", "use MCP server", "list MCP tools", "call Zapier action", "use sequential thinking", or any MCP server interaction.
Its SKILL.md is about 1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 6 other files, including scripts and reference files (for example `references/example-mcp-config.json`, `references/mcp-servers.md` and `references/python-mcp-sdk.md`).
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering MCP servers and Workflow automation. It works with Model Context Protocol, Zapier and GitHub. The repository describes itself as: A collection of Claude Skills to turn Claude Code into a Second Brain.
When your agent uses it
- Interacting with external MCP servers (Zapier
- Sequential Thinking
- Listing available tools
- Executing MCP tool calls
Example prompts
- “connect to Zapier”
- “use MCP server”
- “list MCP tools”
- “/mcp-client”
Requirements
- Python 3
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- MCP_CONFIG_PATH env var (custom path)
- references/mcp-config.json (this skill's config - recommended)
- .mcp.json in project root
- ~/.claude.json
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 75e1e9c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
pythonpip
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
mcp.zapier.com
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
MCP Client loads about 1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 124 tokens; SKILL.md has 251 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 251 words (~1,033 tokens).
“Connect to any MCP server with progressive disclosure - load tool schemas on-demand instead of dumping thousands of tokens into context upfront.”
- name
- mcp-client
Files
SKILL.md and 4 other files (scripts, references) in .claude/skills/mcp-client of coleam00/second-brain-skills.
- SKILL.md
- references/example-mcp-config.json
- references/mcp-servers.md
- references/python-mcp-sdk.md
- scripts/mcp_client.py
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 75e1e9c
Compare with similar skills
MCP Client next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCP Client this skillcoleam00/second-brain-skills | 832 | — | ~1k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Triage Security Advisoriesactivepieces/activepieces | 25k | — | ~3.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Zapier Statuszapier/zapier-mcp | 430 | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| MCP Urgent Caller Triagezapier/gtm-cheat-codes | 342 | — | ~1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Zapier Workflowsdavila7/claude-code-templates | 32k | 2 repos | ~4.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Makeericrisco/rsc-harness | 174 | — | ~3.1k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT |
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Questions about MCP Client
What does MCP Client do?
Universal MCP client for connecting to any MCP server with progressive disclosure. MCP Client is an agent skill from coleam00/second-brain-skills. Universal MCP client for connecting to any MCP server with progressive disclosure.
When should I use MCP Client?
MCP Client fits situations like: interacting with external MCP servers (Zapier; sequential Thinking; listing available tools; executing MCP tool calls.
How do I install MCP Client in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/mcp-client in coleam00/second-brain-skills) into .claude/skills/mcp-client in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install MCP Client in Codex?
Run `npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/mcp-client in coleam00/second-brain-skills) into .agents/skills/mcp-client in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use MCP Client in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add coleam00/second-brain-skills --skill mcp-client -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/mcp-client, .gemini/skills/mcp-client, .github/skills/mcp-client and .opencode/skills/mcp-client in your project.
What does MCP Client need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, MCP Client needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python and pip). Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does MCP Client access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: mcp.zapier.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is MCP Client safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.
What licence does MCP Client use?
No licence was found for MCP Client or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does MCP Client use?
About 1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 2.9k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
What are the alternatives to MCP Client?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with MCP Client: Triage Security Advisories (activepieces/activepieces, 25k stars), Zapier Status (zapier/zapier-mcp, 430 stars), MCP Urgent Caller Triage (zapier/gtm-cheat-codes, 342 stars) and Zapier Workflows (davila7/claude-code-templates, 32k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains MCP Client?
coleam00 (a GitHub user) maintains it in coleam00/second-brain-skills, which has 832 GitHub stars. The repository holds 4 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on January 24, 2026.
Source: coleam00/second-brain-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.