# magika-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to accurately detect file types based on their content, solving problems like incorrect file extensions or unknown file formats. It takes in files or directories as input and outputs the identified file types, leveraging Google Magika's AI capabilities. Ideal for use cases where file type detection is crucial, such as data processing, file organization, or security scanning.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/akari2600-magika-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/akari2600-magika-mcp

## Description

Enables AI-powered file type detection using Google Magika, identifying file types from content via tools like identify_file, identify_directory, and list_supported_types.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/nw8yd3mrlt)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/akari2600/magika-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "akari2600-magika-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/akari2600-magika-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/akari2600-magika-mcp/pull`

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