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Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Welcome to Skillful.sh ("the Service", "we", "us", or "our"), an AI agent ecosystem directory owned and operated by Basel Ismail. By accessing or using Skillful.sh at https://skillful.sh, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

1. Description of Service

Skillful.sh is a free, publicly accessible directory that aggregates information about MCP servers, skills, and AI agents from multiple third-party directories, registries, and package managers. The Service provides:

  • Cross-directory aggregation and deduplication of AI tool listings
  • Search, filtering, and categorization of aggregated data
  • Automated security scoring and analysis of listed tools
  • Cross-listing intelligence and adoption metrics
  • Publisher tools for tracking directory presence

The Service is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features or tiers in the future with appropriate notice.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Attempt to scrape, crawl, or systematically download data from the Service beyond normal browsing or authorized API usage
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or place an unreasonable burden on the Service or its underlying infrastructure
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems connected to the Service
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Service except through our public API, if offered
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Service for commercial purposes without our express written consent
  • Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data through the Service

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any user who violates these terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

4. Intellectual Property

Our Property: The Service, including its design, layout, user interface, proprietary aggregation algorithms, security scoring methodology, and original content, is owned by Basel Ismail and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Skillful.sh name, logo, and branding are trademarks of Basel Ismail.

Third-Party Content: The Service aggregates publicly available data from third-party directories, registries, and repositories. Tool names, descriptions, logos, repository data, and related metadata belong to their respective owners. Our display of this information does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the original sources or tool authors.

Open Source Licenses: Many tools listed on the Service are released under open source licenses. We display license information where available but do not guarantee its accuracy. Users should verify licensing terms directly with tool authors before use.

5. Aggregated Data and Third-Party Content

Skillful.sh aggregates data from publicly available sources. We strive to keep this data accurate and up-to-date, but we do not control the original sources and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any aggregated information, including but not limited to:

  • Tool descriptions, features, and capabilities
  • Download counts, star counts, and popularity metrics
  • Security scores and vulnerability assessments
  • License information and compatibility claims
  • Author identity and organizational affiliations

Links to third-party websites and resources are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.

6. Security Scores and Ratings

Skillful.sh provides automated security scores and ratings for listed tools. These scores are generated through automated analysis and are provided for informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon as the sole basis for security decisions.

Security scores do not constitute a security audit, penetration test, or professional security assessment. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and security review before integrating any third-party tool into their systems.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SKILLFUL.SH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service
  • Damages resulting from reliance on security scores, ratings, or any information provided through the Service
  • Damages resulting from any third-party tools discovered through the Service
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service exceed one hundred US dollars (USD $100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Skillful.sh and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Material changes may be communicated through a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in those courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the owner of Skillful.sh regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: