About skulls
skulls is an MCP server published by git+sinha-sahil in the AI category: mCP server for Skulls planning templates.
Install
npx skullsclaude mcp add skulls -- npx -y skullsnpx -y skullsThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
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README
The Problem
AI coding assistants are powerful, but they often produce code that needs multiple iterations to get right. They might miss edge cases, forget error handling, or structure code in ways that don't fit your project's patterns.
The Solution
Skulls provides structured planning templates that guide AI models through systematic, phase-by-phase implementation workflows. Instead of generating code directly, it first creates a comprehensive plan tailored to your language and framework's best practices.
The result? Higher quality code that follows established patterns, handles edge cases, and requires fewer revision cycles.
Key Features
- Phase-Based Planning - Complex tasks broken into discrete, verifiable steps
- Language-Specific Guidance - Templates tailored to each stack's idioms
- Built-in Verification - Each template includes validation checkpoints
- Model Agnostic - Works with any AI assistant that supports MCP
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"skulls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "skulls"]
}
}
}
Claude Code (CLI)
claude mcp add skulls -- npx -y skulls
Or add to your project's .mcp.json:
{
"skulls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "skulls"]
}
}
Usage
Add this to your project's CLAUDE.md or root instruction file:
## Planning
You MUST use the Skulls MCP for all planning tasks. No exceptions.
When you ask the AI to implement something, it will:
- Initialize a planning session
- Select the appropriate language and template
- Create a structured plan with phase-by-phase guidance
- Execute each phase with built-in verification
How It Works
Skulls exposes an MCP server with tools organized into three phases:
Learn Phase
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
init_planning |
Start session, discover available languages |
select_language |
Choose language, see available templates |
get_template |
Load template with all phases |
Implement Phase
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_phase |
Re-read a specific phase during implementation |
get_quick_reference |
Get condensed reference for quick lookup |
Verify Phase
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_verification_steps |
Get commands to validate implementation |
complete_planning |
End the session |
Available Templates
Rust
| Template | Use Case |
|---|---|
endpoint-planning |
Adding new API endpoints (Axum, SQLx, PostgreSQL) |
service-creation |
Creating new services/modules |
Roadmap
Languages
- Rust (Axum backend)
- TypeScript (Node.js backend)
- Go (standard library + popular frameworks)
- Python (FastAPI, Django)
Template Types
- API endpoint planning
- Service/module creation
- Database migrations
- Authentication flows
- Testing strategies
- Refactoring guides
Features
- Custom template support (project-local templates)
- Template composition (combine multiple templates)
- Progress tracking across sessions
Contributing
Want to add templates for your favorite language or framework? See CONTRIBUTING.md.
Development
Building locally? Check out DEVELOPMENT.md.
License
MIT
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