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create-mcp-app

Scaffold MCP App projects with tool and UI resource registration.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#scaffold#workflow-automation#tool-registration#developer-tooling#mcp-apps#ui-resource
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo --skill create-mcp-app-istresearch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-mcp-app
Source: https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo/tree/main/plugins/mcp-apps/skills/create-mcp-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/istresearch/helix-mcp-demo --skill create-mcp-app-istresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers bootstrap MCP Apps quickly, reducing boilerplate and setup time for tool+resource UI integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold a complete MCP App project skeleton including tool and resource wiring.
  • Register the UI resource URI and lifecycle hooks to accelerate host integration.
  • Templates & Guidance to adapt patterns for React, vanilla JS, or other frameworks in MCP Apps.

Quick Start

Use the create-mcp-app skill to scaffold a new MCP App project and link a tool to a UI resource.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-mcp-app

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold an MCP app with a linked UI resource?▼

To scaffold an MCP app, use this skill to generate a complete project skeleton including tool and resource wiring. It creates the tool, links the UI resource, and ensures proper lifecycle wiring to reduce boilerplate setup time.

Can I use create-mcp-app to bootstrap React or vanilla JS tool integrations?▼

Yes, you can bootstrap React or vanilla JS tool integrations using this skill. It provides structured guidance and templates to adapt patterns for various frameworks when generating your MCP app project skeleton.

What is the best way to register a UI resource URI and lifecycle hooks for MCP apps?▼

The best way to register a UI resource URI and lifecycle hooks is through this scaffolding skill. It automates host integration by generating the necessary registration wiring alongside the tool and resource project files.

Does scaffolding an MCP app reduce boilerplate for onboarding new tools?▼

Scaffolding an MCP app significantly reduces boilerplate for onboarding new tools. This skill generates the complete project skeleton and handles tool and resource wiring, accelerating the rapid delivery of templated apps.

Can I prototype MCP apps across different frameworks without manual lifecycle wiring?▼

You can prototype MCP apps across different frameworks without manual lifecycle wiring. This skill ensures proper lifecycle wiring and framework template adaptation through structured guidance during the project skeleton generation.

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