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build-mcp-server

Design and scaffold MCP servers that integrate Claude.

Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#deployment#scaffolding#claude#mcp#server-design#tool-patterns
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npx skills add https://github.com/cjrfoto/claude-config --skill build-mcp-server-cjrfoto
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Skill: build-mcp-server
Source: https://github.com/cjrfoto/claude-config/tree/main/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/plugins/mcp-server-dev/skills/build-mcp-server
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cjrfoto/claude-config --skill build-mcp-server-cjrfoto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers design and scaffold MCP servers that integrate Claude, guiding discovery, deployment decisions, and hand-offs to specialized skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides Phase-driven MCP server design (discovery, deployment model selection, tool-pattern choice)
  • Hands off to advanced skills for remote-HTTP, MCPB, or local stdio scaffolds
  • Establishes a publish-ready metadata surface for publishing in the Anthropic Directory

Quick Start

Describe your MCP server use case to begin the discovery and deployment planning process.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-mcp-server

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design and scaffold an MCP server for Claude?▼

To scaffold an MCP server for Claude, you define a frontmatter entry with name and description, select a deployment model, and establish structured metadata for publishing.

What deployment models are supported for Claude MCP servers?▼

Supported deployment models for Claude MCP servers include remote HTTP for wrapping cloud APIs, local MCPB, and local stdio, ensuring flexible integration across different environments.

When should I choose remote HTTP versus local stdio for my MCP server?▼

Choose remote HTTP when wrapping cloud APIs needing network accessibility, and select local stdio for direct standard input and output stream communication in local MCP integrations.

What metadata is required to publish an MCP server in the Anthropic Directory?▼

Publishing an MCP server in the Anthropic Directory requires a frontmatter entry with name and description, plus structured metadata defining deployment philosophies and recommended tool patterns.

Does this MCP server scaffolding process support specific tool patterns?▼

Yes, the MCP server scaffolding process enumerates recommended tool patterns during the design phase, ensuring your server integrates Claude using established structural conventions.

Can I hand off MCP server design to specialized skills for different deployments?▼

Yes, after initial discovery and deployment planning, the design process hands off to advanced skills specialized for scaffolding remote-HTTP, MCPB, or local stdio server configurations.

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