pkgx
The pkgx-mcp server provides Claude with secure access to thousands of open-source command-line tools through pkgx, a package manager that requires no installation. It implements two primary tools for running commands - one accepting command lines and another taking structured arguments - both executing in a sandboxed environment that prevents filesystem writes outside designated areas. The server includes safety features like root user prevention and sandbox profiles on macOS, while also providing resource endpoints to list available programs and mash scripts. This implementation is particularly useful for scenarios requiring access to development tools, data processing utilities, or any CLI program without compromising system security.
Composite of vulnerability cleanliness, spec conformance, provenance, stability, and usage signals — scanned and weighted by Cognium. Human and agent signals are tracked separately. Last scanned 2026-09-28.
Scan details: Circle-IR · 2026-09-28 · Appeal
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- Version
- 1.0.0
- Skill type
- atomic
- Execution layer
- mcp-remote
- Category
- security
- Source
- PulseMCP
- Repository
- github.com/pkgxdev/mcp
- Author type
- human
- Last scanned
- 2026-09-28
- Updated
- 2026-09-28
Use via MCP
Resolve pkgx from your agent
Streamable HTTP transport at https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp. No auth for read tools. Discovery: .well-known/mcp.json.
One command in your shell — Claude Code wires it up and verifies the connection. Run /mcp in any session to confirm.
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp--scope user for --scope project to commit it to .mcp.json.