# MCP Man Pages Server

> Use this tool when you need to access Linux system documentation, as it provides a searchable database of man pages for retrieving information on commands, functions, and system calls, allowing AI assistants to explore and understand Linux system functionality. It takes search queries as input and returns relevant man page information as output. Ideal for use cases where Linux system documentation is required, such as troubleshooting, system administration, or software development.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/guyru-man-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guyru-man-mcp-server

## Description

Provides AI assistants with access to Linux man pages for searching, retrieving, and exploring system documentation.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/b2kpyckf0y)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/guyru/man-mcp-server>

## 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": "guyru-man-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guyru-man-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/guyru-man-mcp-server/pull`

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