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build-mcp-app

Construct interactive UI widgets for MCP servers using HTML and JavaScript.

Updated Sep 30, 2024
Search Tags:#ui development#mcp server#form building#interactive widgets#picker widget
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Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phillip-hirsch/dotfiles --skill build-mcp-app-phillip-hirsch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, @modelcontextprotocol/ext-apps, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the need for building interactive UI widgets for MCP servers, enabling the creation of dynamic, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the functionality of the server.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build Interactive UI: Create UI widgets like forms, pickers, dashboards, and confirmation dialogs for MCP servers.
  • UI Integration: Seamlessly integrate UI components into chat surfaces for a more engaging user experience.
  • Use Case: If you need to build a tool that displays a form or a picker inline in a conversation, this skill can help you achieve that without needing to develop a full-fledged app.

Quick Start

Use the build-mcp-app skill to create a form widget for a specific tool. Define the tool's input schema and UI resource URI in the _meta.ui section of the tool's handler.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-mcp-app

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build interactive UI widgets for an MCP server?▼

You build interactive UI widgets for MCP servers by constructing HTML and JavaScript components and integrating them via the MCP SDK. This enables dynamic interfaces like forms and pickers within server tools.

Can I display a form or picker widget inline in a chat surface using MCP?▼

Yes, you can display a form or picker widget inline in a chat surface by defining the tool's input schema and UI resource URI in the `_meta.ui` section of the MCP tool's handler.

Do I need to develop a full app to add a custom UI component to an MCP tool?▼

No, you do not need to develop a full-fledged app to add a custom UI component. You can build interactive widgets directly for MCP tools using HTML and JavaScript without full app development.

What prerequisites are required to create UI components for MCP servers?▼

Creating UI components for MCP servers requires knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, along with familiarity with the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and @modelcontextprotocol/ext-apps dependencies for widget integration.

What types of interactive UI components can I build for MCP tools?▼

You can build interactive UI components such as forms, pickers, dashboards, and confirmation dialogs for MCP tools. These widgets enhance user interaction and engagement within the server interface.

How does UI integration work with the MCP SDK?▼

UI integration with the MCP SDK works by defining the tool input schema and UI resource URI in the `_meta.ui` section of the handler, allowing HTML and JavaScript widgets to render in chat surfaces.

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