# HackScout MCP

> HackScout MCP — ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp. Use this tool when you need to optimize your hackathon strategy and identify top-performing projects. The HackScout MCP analyzes project data to provide rankings, track targeting, and fit scoring, helping you make informed decisions. It takes in project information and outputs actionable intelligence, making it ideal for builders and innovators looking to succeed in competitive hackathons.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp

## Description

Provides hackathon intelligence for builders by analyzing projects to rank best hackathons, target tracks, and differentiate using fit scoring and public gallery intel.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.65
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/jd994z99eg)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Ash-Blanc/hackscout-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": "ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ash-blanc-hackscout-mcp/pull`

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