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build-mcp-app

Build interactive UI components for MCP servers with forms, pickers, and confirm dialogs.

Updated Jan 5, 2021
Search Tags:#mcp#ui development#application development#chat interfaces#widget creation
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Skill: build-mcp-app
Source: https://github.com/sauvala/dotfiles/tree/main/common/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/plugins/mcp-server-dev/skills/build-mcp-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sauvala/dotfiles --skill build-mcp-app-sauvala

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users build interactive user interfaces (UIs) for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enhancing the user experience and enabling more engaging conversation-based applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build Interactive UIs: Create UI components like forms, pickers, and confirm dialogs that integrate seamlessly with MCP servers.
  • Supports Multiple Deployment Types: Offers deployment models for both remote server hosting and local (MCPB-packed) server deployment.
  • Use Case: When developing a tool that requires a UI component such as a form to input structured data, a picker for selections, or a confirm dialog for actions.

Quick Start

Run 'build-mcp-app build-ui' to create a new UI for your MCP server.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-mcp-app

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

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

You can add interactive UI components to an MCP server by building forms, pickers, and confirm dialogs that integrate directly into chat-based applications to enhance user engagement.

What is the best way to build a form for structured data input in a chat interface?▼

Building a form for structured data input in a chat interface is best handled by creating dedicated UI components for MCP servers, allowing seamless data collection within conversational applications.

Can I deploy interactive UI components for both remote and local MCPB packages?▼

Yes, you can deploy interactive UI components for both remote server hosting and local deployment within MCPB packages, offering flexible models for your MCP server application.

How do I create a confirm dialog for an MCP server application?▼

To create a confirm dialog for an MCP server application, you build interactive UI components that integrate with your server to handle user actions and confirmations within the chat interface.

Do I need Express to build interactive chat interfaces for MCP servers?▼

You need Express along with the Model Context Protocol SDK and Zod to build interactive chat interfaces, as these dependencies facilitate server deployment and UI component validation.

When should I use pickers in MCP server UI development?▼

You should use pickers in MCP server UI development when your application requires users to make selections from a list, integrating seamlessly into the chat-based conversational flow.

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