build-mcp-server

To scaffold an MCP server for Claude integration, this skill guides you through a five-phase process covering discovery, deployment patterns, tool-design decisions, and hand-off steps to generate a ready-to-implement server plan.

When building an MCP server, you can choose between remote HTTP, MCPB, and local stdio deployment models, with guided discovery and decision points to help you select the appropriate pattern for your integration needs.

MCP server tool design and hosting best practices include enforcing proper frontmatter metadata, using structured tool schemas, and following secure hosting references to reduce integration risk and ensure clean handoffs.

You need a basic understanding of server configuration and Claude integration concepts to effectively use this scaffolding guide, as it covers advanced implementation patterns and structured tool schema design across five development phases.

Yes, this skill can generate a complete deployment plan for a local stdio MCP server by guiding you through Phase 1 choices and culminating in a ready-to-implement server plan with references to best practices and templates.

The difference between remote HTTP and local stdio MCP server deployment lies in hosting and communication patterns, with this skill providing decision points and workflow examples to help you choose the best model for your specific integration context.