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QA Skills MCP Server

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Curated QA testing skills directory for AI coding agents
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The QA Skills MCP server provides a convenient way to integrate QA testing skills into AI coding agents. It leverages the qaskills.sh directory, offering tools to search and install skills. Official status is not explicitly stated, but it supports multiple agents.

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The QA Skills MCP server allows you to search, inspect, and install 400+ QA testing skills from qaskills.sh into any MCP client. It provides six tools: search_skills, get_skill, get_skill_content, install_skill, list_categories, and get_leaderboard. This server uses stdio transport and can be configured via the environment variable QASKILLS_API_URL to override the API base URL.

Tools

search_skills
Search for QA testing skills.
get_skill
Get metadata for a skill.
get_skill_content
Get skill content, such as SKILL.md.
install_skill
Install a skill into the AI agent's configuration directory.
list_categories
List available skill categories.
get_leaderboard
Get the skill leaderboard.

Setup

For Claude Code: run 'claude mcp add qaskills -- npx -y @qaskills/mcp'. For other MCP clients, add the JSON configuration above to your MCP config.

claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qaskills": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@qaskills/mcp"] }
  }
}

Fit and risk

Best for

  • QA engineers and SDETs looking to enhance their AI coding agents' testing capabilities.
  • Teams using Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or other MCP-compatible coding agents.
  • Those who want to automate the discovery and installation of testing skills.

Not for

  • Users requiring a transport other than stdio (e.g., remote servers).
  • Those who want to use a private API or self-hosted skills directory unless QASKILLS_API_URL is set.
  • Users who need offline use without internet connection.

Required permissions

  • Access to the qaskills.sh API to search and fetch skill content.
  • Write access to the AI agent's configuration directory to install skills.
  • Optional: Custom API endpoint via QASKILLS_API_URL environment variable.

Risks and side effects

  • Installing skills might modify your AI agent's configuration, potentially causing unexpected behavior.
  • Dependency on the qaskills.sh API may introduce downtime or changes.
  • Skill content might include outdated or inaccurate testing patterns.

Troubleshooting

  1. Ensure Node.js and npm are installed and up-to-date.
  2. Check network connectivity and API accessibility.
  3. Verify that QASKILLS_API_URL is set correctly if overriding.
  4. Inspect MCP client logs for specific errors.

Use cases

Search for QA testing skills within your IDE or coding agent.
Install testing skills directly into your AI agent without leaving your IDE.
Browse available skill categories and leaderboards.

Supported clients

Claude CodeFull support
CursorFull support
WindsurfFull support