build-mcp-server Skill
This skill should be used when the user asks to "build an MCP server", "create an MCP", "make an MCP integration", "wrap an API for Claude", "expose tools to Claude", "make an MCP app", or discusses building something with the Model Context Protocol. It is the entry point for MCP server development — it interrogates th Published by anthropics in claude-plugins-official.
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Documentation, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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What is build-mcp-server Skill?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "build an MCP server", "create an MCP", "make an MCP integration", "wrap an API for Claude", "expose tools to Claude", "make an MCP app", or discusses building something with the Model Context Protocol. It is the entry point for MCP server development — it interrogates th Published by anthropics in claude-plugins-official. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Documentation
- Documentation use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/mcp-server-dev/skills/build-mcp-server/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use build-mcp-server Skill
- Use it for documentation.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-plugins-official
- Skill file: plugins/mcp-server-dev/skills/build-mcp-server/SKILL.md
What it does
This skill should be used when the user asks to "build an MCP server", "create an MCP", "make an MCP integration", "wrap an API for Claude", "expose tools to Claude", "make an MCP app", or discusses building something with the Model Context Protocol. It is the entry point for MCP server development — it interrogates th
Skill instructions
Build an MCP Server You are guiding a developer through designing and building an MCP server that works seamlessly with Claude. MCP servers come in many forms — picking the wrong shape early causes painful rewrites later. Your first job is discovery, not code. Load Claude-specific context first. The MCP spec is generic; Claude has additional auth types, review criteria, and limits. Before answering questions or scaffolding, fetch https://claude.com/docs/llms-full.txt (the full export of the Claude connector docs) so your guidance reflects Claude's actual constraints. Do not start scaffolding until you have answers to the questions in Phase 1. If the user's opening message already answers them, acknowledge that and skip straight to the recommendation. --- Phase 1 — Interrogate the use case Ask these questions conversationally (batch them into one message, don't interrogate one-at-a-time). Adapt wording to what the user has already told you. 1. What does it connect to? | If it connects t
Verified compatibility and discovery
Frequently asked questions
What is build-mcp-server?
build-mcp-server is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. This skill should be used when the user asks to "build an MCP server", "create an MCP", "make an MCP integration", "wrap an API for Claude", "expose tools to Claude", "make an MCP app", or discusses.
Who is build-mcp-server best for?
build-mcp-server is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, documentation workflows.
How do I install build-mcp-server?
Install or run build-mcp-server using Copy skill directory. Check build-mcp-server for the latest setup command.
Is build-mcp-server actively maintained?
build-mcp-server may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
