Skip to content
VLN Logo VLN Documentation

Skill-MCP Overview

Skill-MCP: Unified Tool Orchestration Platform

Skill-MCP is a centralized platform that integrates 28+ DevOps, security, and data tools through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface. It provides a unified API, real-time status monitoring, workflow automation, and enterprise-grade security.

What is Skill-MCP?

Skill-MCP solves the fragmentation problem in DevOps and security tooling by providing:

  • Unified Interface: Single MCP protocol for all tools
  • Type-Safe Schemas: Consistent request/response formats
  • Built-In Caching: Smart result caching and reuse
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Live status and progress updates
  • Enterprise Security: Rate limiting, audit logging, encryption
  • Workflow Integration: Connect tools and automate data flows

Core Capabilities

1. Tool Discovery

Explore and understand available tools through a comprehensive catalog with:

  • Tool descriptions and capabilities
  • Configuration requirements
  • Real-time status
  • Category-based organization
  • Search and filtering

2. Tool Invocation

Execute tools with a simple, consistent API:

  • Type-safe request/response
  • Async execution support
  • Progress monitoring
  • Error handling with retry logic
  • Response caching

3. Workflow Automation

Build multi-tool workflows:

  • Chain tool outputs to inputs
  • Data transformation
  • Conditional execution
  • Scheduled runs
  • Event-triggered automation

4. Real-Time Monitoring

Monitor tool execution and integration status:

  • Live progress updates
  • Status indicators
  • Error tracking
  • Performance metrics
  • Audit logs

Tool Categories

Security Tools (28 total)

Automated security scanning, vulnerability detection, and compliance monitoring.

Examples:

  • SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
  • Dependency scanning
  • Container image scanning
  • Secret detection
  • Compliance monitoring

Analysis Tools

Data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

Examples:

  • Code quality analysis
  • Performance analysis
  • Log analysis
  • Metrics aggregation
  • Report generation

Automation Tools

CI/CD, deployment, and infrastructure automation.

Examples:

  • GitHub Actions orchestration
  • Docker builds and pushes
  • Kubernetes deployments
  • Lambda invocations
  • Database migrations

Integration Tools

Connect and sync data between systems.

Examples:

  • Webhook handlers
  • API integrations
  • Event streaming
  • Data transformations
  • Slack/email notifications

Monitoring Tools

Observability, alerting, and incident management.

Examples:

  • Health checks
  • Metrics collection
  • Alert management
  • Incident tracking
  • SLA monitoring

Getting Started

1. Quick Start (5 Minutes)

Get up and running immediately with a basic tool invocation.

Go to Quick Start Guide

2. API Reference

Complete documentation of all available tools and endpoints.

Go to API Reference

3. Integration Guide

Step-by-step guide for integrating Skill-MCP with your systems.

Go to Integration Guide

4. Code Examples

Ready-to-use code samples in multiple languages.

Go to Code Examples

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • API key from skill.vln.gg
  • HTTPS connectivity (443)
  • JSON request/response handling
  • 256KB RAM for client library
  • Modern programming language (Node.js, Python, Go, Rust)
  • Async/await support for non-blocking calls
  • Secret management for API key storage
  • Metrics/logging for monitoring

Key Features

Unified Protocol

All tools communicate through a standardized protocol:

GET /api/skill/tools              # List available tools
POST /api/skill/tools/{id}/invoke # Execute a tool
GET /api/skill/status/{id}        # Get execution status

Type Safety

Every tool has a schema defining:

{
  "inputs": {
    "repository": "string",
    "branch": "string"
  },
  "outputs": {
    "status": "success|error",
    "results": "object"
  }
}

Caching

Smart response caching for:

  • Identical requests within time window
  • Configuration data (tools, status)
  • Frequently requested data
  • Cacheable by tool configuration

Real-Time Updates

WebSocket support for:

  • Live progress updates
  • Tool status changes
  • Error notifications
  • Completion events

Authentication

API Key Authentication

All requests include an API key:

Terminal window
curl https://skill.vln.gg/api/skill/tools \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_vln_xxxxx"

Key Types

  • User Keys: Personal development (revoke anytime)
  • Service Keys: Application-to-application (long-lived)
  • Temporary Keys: Time-limited access (max 24 hours)

View Auth Documentation

Rate Limiting

Skill-MCP enforces fair usage with rate limits:

  • Standard Tier: 100 requests/minute per API key
  • Premium Tier: 1000 requests/minute per API key
  • Enterprise Tier: Custom limits

Rate limit headers in responses:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 100
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 87
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1234567890

View Rate Limiting Details

Error Handling

Structured error responses with:

  • HTTP status codes
  • Error type identifier
  • Human-readable message
  • Suggested remediation

Example error response:

{
  "error": {
    "code": "TOOL_TIMEOUT",
    "message": "Tool execution exceeded timeout",
    "suggestion": "Increase timeout or simplify operation",
    "retryable": true
  }
}

View Error Handling Guide

Roadmap

Current (2026 Q2)

  • 28 core tools implemented
  • API documentation complete
  • Basic dashboard
  • Real-time monitoring

Coming Soon (2026 Q3)

  • Advanced workflow builder
  • Custom tool creation
  • Scheduled executions
  • Webhook triggers
  • Slack integration

Future (2026 Q4+)

  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Predictive analytics
  • Custom metrics
  • Multi-region support
  • Managed hosting

Pricing

Free Tier

  • Up to 1,000 API calls/month
  • Basic dashboard access
  • Community support
  • 30-day log retention

Pro Tier ($99/month)

  • 100,000 API calls/month
  • Advanced monitoring
  • Priority support
  • 90-day log retention
  • Custom integrations

Enterprise

  • Custom call limits
  • Dedicated support
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom SLA
  • On-premises option

View Pricing Details

Support

Resources

Getting Help

  1. Check Documentation: Most answers are in our guides
  2. Search Issues: GitHub issues may have your answer
  3. Ask Community: Get help from other developers
  4. Contact Support: Email for urgent issues

Use Cases

DevOps Automation

Automate your entire CI/CD pipeline using Skill-MCP:

  • Run security scans on every commit
  • Deploy to multiple environments
  • Run health checks post-deployment
  • Monitor application metrics

Security Operations

Streamline security operations:

  • Automated vulnerability scanning
  • Centralized security tool management
  • Compliance automation
  • Incident response workflows

Data Operations

Manage data across systems:

  • Scheduled database backups
  • Data synchronization
  • Log aggregation
  • Analytics pipelines

Release Management

Simplify releases:

  • Automated versioning
  • Multi-stage deployments
  • Smoke test execution
  • Release notifications

Architecture

Skill-MCP is built on:

  • Core Services: API gateway, tool executor, state manager
  • Data Store: PostgreSQL for persistence
  • Cache Layer: Redis for performance
  • Message Queue: For async job processing
  • Monitoring: Prometheus + Grafana

View Architecture Details

Next Steps

  1. Get an API Key - Sign up for Skill-MCP
  2. Read Quick Start - 5 minute overview
  3. Explore Tools - Browse available tools
  4. Build Your First Workflow - Try a code example
  5. Join the Community - Connect with other developers

Last Updated: 2026-04-28
Status: Production Ready
Version: 1.0