build-mcp-server

An MCP server for Claude can use remote HTTP, MCPB, or local stdio deployment patterns. The server design uses phase-based discovery to determine the optimal connection target and deployment model for your specific use case.

Choosing between local stdio and remote HTTP for an MCP server depends on your connection target. Local stdio suits local processes or OS-level resources, while remote HTTP fits cloud API integrations requiring scalable access.

The MCPB deployment pattern is a recommended model for MCP servers interfacing with Claude. It serves as an alternative to remote HTTP and local stdio, selected during phase-based discovery to ensure secure and scalable integrations.

Yes, the MCP server scaffold supports OS-level resources and local processes. Phase-based discovery questions determine whether your integration targets cloud APIs, local processes, or OS-level resources to guide the appropriate framework choice.

The best way to design tools for a Claude MCP server is using the skill's deployment-first guidance. It recommends tool-design choices and framework selections based on your chosen deployment model, ensuring a secure, scalable integration.

Yes, you need to run phase-based discovery before scaffolding an MCP server. This process clarifies your connection targets and deployment model, consolidating decisions into a clean scaffold ready for the build phase.