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add-app-to-server

Register App tools with UI resources on MCP servers via _meta.ui.resourceUri.

1|1|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#integration#mcp#server#app#tool#iframe
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npx skills add https://github.com/seanGSISG/claude-depot --skill add-app-to-server-seangsisg
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Skill: add-app-to-server
Source: https://github.com/seanGSISG/claude-depot/tree/main/plugins/mcp-toolkit/skills/add-app-to-server
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seanGSISG/claude-depot --skill add-app-to-server-seangsisg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enrich MCP tools with interactive UIs by pairing existing tools with HTML UIs and host-rendered components, enabling richer user interactions without changing core tool logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides analysts to identify which MCP tools would benefit from a UI layer and how to attach UI resources via the MCP Apps SDK.
  • Shows how to register an App tool linked to a UI resource and how to expose UI-enabled workflows within MCP servers.
  • Provides best practices for preserving text-only fallbacks and for UI hosting in the host context.

Quick Start

Register an App tool that attaches a UI resource to a tool and verify the UI renders in the host iframe.

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 an interactive UI to an MCP server?▼

You add interactive UI to an MCP server by registering an App tool that attaches a UI resource via the MCP Apps SDK and verifying rendering in the host iframe.

Does adding a UI layer to MCP tools require changing core tool logic?▼

Adding a UI layer to MCP tools does not require changing core tool logic because the Skill pairs existing tools with HTML UIs and host-rendered components for richer interactions.

How do I preserve text-only fallbacks for non-UI hosts in MCP servers?▼

To preserve text-only fallbacks for non-UI hosts in MCP servers, follow the Skill's best practices for UI hosting in the host context alongside text outputs.

How do I register a UI resource using _meta.ui.resourceUri in MCP?▼

You register a UI resource in MCP by ensuring proper UI resource registration via _meta.ui.resourceUri, which links the interactive HTML component to the tool.

Can I host MCP tool UIs inside a sandboxed iframe?▼

Yes, you can host MCP tool UIs inside a sandboxed iframe, as the Skill supports hosting in the host context to enable interactive user experiences securely.

What is the best way to identify which MCP tools need a UI layer?▼

The best way to identify which MCP tools need a UI layer is to use the Skill's guidance to analyze existing tools and determine which would benefit from interactive HTML resources.

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