Model Scan

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Model Scan skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Model Scan is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-06-21

Scan LLM provider APIs for available models, fetch official docs for specs (parameters, context windows, capabilities, pricing), save timestamped doc snapshots, and optionally update a project's `CLAUDE.md` model table. Use when the user asks about current models or wants to refresh the model list — "scan models", "refresh models", "what models are available", "update model table", "model pricing", "check model IDs".

Security AStatic scan found no risk patternsHow grading works ›

About this skill (catalog notes)

Model Scan includes a dedicated installation section; pricing or quota commentary; at least one code block. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,122 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

License: MIT
Original author: eprouveze
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-21
Catalog position: General · general-misc
Indexed related skills: 10

How Model Scan fits the catalog

Model Scan sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

Is Model Scan safe to install?

A free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10 found no risk patterns in Model Scan’s SKILL.md — no data-exfiltration, prompt-injection, or unexpected-execution signatures. The full security scan is below.

Installing & verifying

Installing Model Scan writes its SKILL.md to ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md; Claude Code discovers it automatically on the next session — no restart flag needed. It declares no allowed-tools restriction, so it inherits your session’s existing tool access rather than narrowing it. To confirm it loaded, ask Claude to list its available skills — model-scan should appear by name.

What Model Scan needs to run

External services: The SKILL.md references pricing, quota, or rate limits — it likely calls a paid or rate-limited API. Check the source before wiring it into unattended automation.
Prerequisites: Ships its own installation / prerequisites section — it isn’t purely self-contained; read that first.
Worked code: 1 copy-paste code block in the body.
Depth: ~1,122 words, typical mid-range depth.

When to reach for it

There are 10 related skills in General — a two-minute scan of the alternatives usually confirms whether Model Scan is the right pick.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Query LLM provider APIs, fetch official documentation for specs, and produce a structured model report. Useful for keeping a project's model-selection table current as providers ship new models and adjust pricing.

What this skill does

Model Scan is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when the user asks about current models or wants to refresh the model list — "scan models", "refresh models", "what models are available", "update model table", "model pricing", "check model IDs".

Who uses this skill

The Model Scan Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/model-scan
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\model-scan\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Model Scan Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Model Scan skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Model Scan skill?

Use Model Scan when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Model Scan" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Model Scan skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Model Scan is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/eprouveze/claude-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/model-scan/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: eprouveze

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

eprouveze. (2026). Model Scan [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/model-scan/

BibTeX

@misc{model-scan-2026,
  author    = {eprouveze},
  title     = {Model Scan [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/model-scan/}
}

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Security scan

Grade A · scanned 2026-09-28 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.

No risk patterns were found in any of the ten OWASP-aligned categories. How grading works ›

✓ Prompt injection
✓ Data exfiltration
✓ Supply chain
✓ Reverse shell
✓ Credentials
✓ Execution
✓ Filesystem
✓ Persistence
✓ Obfuscation
✓ Network

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