build-mcpb Skill
This skill should be used when the user wants to "package an MCP server", "bundle an MCP", "make an MCPB", "ship a local MCP server", "distribute a local MCP", discusses ".mcpb files", mentions bundling a Node or Python runtime with their MCP server, or needs an MCP server that interacts with the local filesystem, desk Published by anthropics in claude-plugins-official.
What is build-mcpb Skill?
This skill should be used when the user wants to "package an MCP server", "bundle an MCP", "make an MCPB", "ship a local MCP server", "distribute a local MCP", discusses ".mcpb files", mentions bundling a Node or Python runtime with their MCP server, or needs an MCP server that interacts with the local filesystem, desk 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.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Deployment
- Documentation
- Deployment use cases
- Documentation use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use build-mcpb Skill
- Use it for deployment.
- Use it for documentation.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-plugins-official
- Skill file: plugins/mcp-server-dev/skills/build-mcpb/SKILL.md
What it does
This skill should be used when the user wants to "package an MCP server", "bundle an MCP", "make an MCPB", "ship a local MCP server", "distribute a local MCP", discusses ".mcpb files", mentions bundling a Node or Python runtime with their MCP server, or needs an MCP server that interacts with the local filesystem, desk
Skill instructions
Build an MCPB (Bundled Local MCP Server) MCPB is a local MCP server packaged with its runtime. The user installs one file; it runs without needing Node, Python, or any toolchain on their machine. It's the sanctioned way to distribute local MCP servers. MCPB is the secondary distribution path. Anthropic recommends remote MCP servers for directory listing — see https://claude.com/docs/connectors/building/what-to-build. Use MCPB when the server must run on the user's machine — reading local files, driving a desktop app, talking to localhost services, OS-level APIs. If your server only hits cloud APIs, you almost certainly want a remote HTTP server instead (see build-mcp-server). Don't pay the MCPB packaging tax for something that could be a URL. --- What an MCPB bundle contains my-server.mcpb (zip archive) ├── manifest.json ← identity, entry point, config schema, compatibility ├── server/ ← your MCP server code │ ├── index.js │ └── nodemodules/ ← bundled dependencies (or vendored) └── ico
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Frequently asked questions
What is build-mcpb?
build-mcpb is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. This skill should be used when the user wants to "package an MCP server", "bundle an MCP", "make an MCPB", "ship a local MCP server", "distribute a local MCP", discusses ".mcpb files", mentions bundling a.
Who is build-mcpb best for?
build-mcpb is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, deployment workflows, documentation workflows.
How do I install build-mcpb?
Install or run build-mcpb using Copy skill directory. Check build-mcpb for the latest setup command.
Is build-mcpb actively maintained?
build-mcpb may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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