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add-app-to-server

Attach interactive UI resources to MCP server tools via _meta.ui.resourceUri.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#guidance#mcp#tool-integration#apps#server-extension
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npx skills add https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo --skill add-app-to-server-istresearch
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Skill: add-app-to-server
Source: https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo/tree/main/plugins/mcp-apps/skills/add-app-to-server
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo --skill add-app-to-server-istresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enrich an existing MCP server by guiding users to attach interactive UI resources to tools, enabling inline UIs for MCP Apps in conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for analyzing existing tools to identify where a UI would add value.
  • Instructions for linking a UI resource to a tool via _meta.ui.resourceUri.
  • Practical examples and reference patterns for integrating MCP Apps UI into servers.

Quick Start

Attach a UI resource to a tool to add an interactive MCP App UI to your server.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-app-to-server

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add interactive UI to an MCP server?▼

To add interactive UI to an MCP server, attach a UI resource to a tool using the _meta.ui.resourceUri property, which enables inline interactive MCP Apps within conversations.

What is an MCP App and how does it enhance a server?▼

An MCP App enriches an existing MCP server by linking interactive UI resources to tools via _meta.ui.resourceUri, enabling inline UIs directly in conversation views and tool outputs.

When should I attach a UI resource to an MCP server tool?▼

You should attach a UI resource when analyzing existing tools reveals an interactive interface adds value, specifically when you need to enrich tools or views with inline MCP Apps.

Does MCP server UI support text-only clients?▼

Yes, the MCP server UI build steps must ensure that interactive UI resources gracefully degrade for text-only clients, maintaining tool functionality without a visual interface.

What are the requirements for UI-enabled tools on an MCP server?▼

UI-enabled tools require linking a UI resource via _meta.ui.resourceUri, following reference patterns for MCP Apps integration, and ensuring the UI gracefully degrades for text-only clients.

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