# Word Counter — Words, Characters, Reading Time

> Word Counter — Words, Characters, Reading Time — axel-belfort-word-counter. Use this tool when you need to analyze text metrics, such as word count, character count, and reading time, to validate content length, perform SEO checks, or enforce word limits. It provides a comprehensive output of {words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, readingTime} in a single call. Ideal for AI agents requiring quick text analysis, with a micropayment-based API access starting at $0.001 per call.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/axel-belfort-word-counter  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/axel-belfort-word-counter

## Description

Text metrics analyzer API for AI agents. Count words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time in a single call.

Tools: text_count_words.

Use this for content length validation, SEO checks, or enforcing word limits. Returns all text metrics at once.

Returns: {words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, readingTime}. No API key required — x402 micropayment $0.001/call on Base L2.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.73
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** finance
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/axel-belfort/word-counter)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Br0ski777/word-counter-x402>

## 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": "axel-belfort-word-counter"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/axel-belfort-word-counter` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/axel-belfort-word-counter/pull`

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