Mcp Builder
Provides MCP tools guidance and assistance for orchestrating AI agents and multi-step workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add project-n-e-k-o-mcp-builder npx -- -y @trustedskills/project-n-e-k-o-mcp-builder
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"project-n-e-k-o-mcp-builder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/project-n-e-k-o-mcp-builder"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill, Mcp Builder, provides guidance and assistance for developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. MCP servers enable Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external services through tools. The skill focuses on helping developers create high-quality MCP servers that allow LLMs to accomplish real-world tasks by providing information on design principles, protocol documentation, and framework best practices.
When to use it
- When designing a new MCP server for an LLM application.
- To understand the trade-offs between comprehensive API coverage versus specialized workflow tools within an MCP server.
- For guidance on naming conventions and structuring tool descriptions for improved agent discoverability.
Key capabilities
- Provides information on modern MCP design principles, including balancing API coverage with workflow tools.
- Offers guidance on tool naming and discoverability using consistent prefixes and action-oriented names.
- Explains the importance of actionable error messages to guide agents toward solutions.
- Directs users to relevant MCP protocol documentation (specification overview, transport mechanisms, definitions).
- Recommends a development stack including TypeScript and Streamable HTTP for transport.
- Provides links to best practices guidelines and SDK documentation for both TypeScript and Python.
Example prompts
- "What are the key considerations when designing tool names for an MCP server?"
- "Where can I find the official Model Context Protocol specification documentation?"
- "What is the recommended development stack for creating a new MCP server?"
Tips & gotchas
- Prioritize comprehensive API coverage over specialized workflow tools unless performance testing indicates otherwise.
- Refer to the sitemap (https://modelcontextprotocol.io/sitemap.xml) to navigate the MCP specification documentation effectively.
- TypeScript is recommended for development due to strong SDK support and compatibility.
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