How do I install the skylight mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SKYLIGHT_FRAME_ID`, `SKYLIGHT_BASE_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Skylight MCP Server

Skylight Calendar for Claude — family events, chores, and rewards.

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What is the Skylight MCP Server?

Skylight Calendar for Claude — family events, chores, and rewards.

What it actually does

MCP server for Skylight Calendar — 102 tools across calendar events (read+write), shared lists (read+write), chores and rewards (read+write), task-box items (read+write), meals (read+write), AI auto-creation (meal-plan + activity-idea generators with draft review/approve), messages and albums (read+write), and frame/device/account settings + calendar + member management (read+write).

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
frames	skylight_list_frames
events	skylight_list_events
lists	skylight_list_lists
chores	skylight_list_chores
rewards	skylight_get_reward
meals	skylight_list_recipes
messages	skylight_list_messages
tasks	skylight_list_tasks

How to install the Skylight MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skylight": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"],
      "env": {
        "SKYLIGHT_FRAME_ID": "your-value",
        "SKYLIGHT_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
SKYLIGHT_FRAME_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
SKYLIGHT_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Skylight to Module.”
“Use Skylight to frames.”
“Use Skylight to events.”

Frequently asked questions

Skylight Calendar for Claude — family events, chores, and rewards. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.