creating-mcp-servers
CommunityBuild production-ready MCP servers with optimal context efficiency.
Software Engineering#mcp#server development#progressive disclosure#context efficiency#fastmcp#tool optimization#gateway pattern
Authoroaustegard
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
This Skill eliminates the complexity and context bloat of building Model Context Protocol servers, enabling you to create professional-grade integrations with 85-93% token reduction.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Progressive Disclosure: Implement gateway patterns that load capabilities on-demand instead of all upfront.
- Tool Optimization: Reduce tool description tokens by 65-70% through proper annotations and patterns.
- Use Case: Imagine you need to build an MCP server with 10+ API endpoints. Use this Skill to create a single gateway tool that achieves 93% baseline context reduction while maintaining full functionality.
Quick Start
Use the creating-mcp-servers skill to build a FastMCP v2 server for integrating with your company's project management API.
Architecture Decision Guide
- 1-3 simple tools? → Standard FastMCP with optimized descriptions
- 5+ related capabilities? → Gateway pattern with progressive disclosure
- Optimize existing server? → Apply mandatory patterns for consistency
- Package for distribution? → Use MCPB bundling with proper manifest generation.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
fastmcppydanticaiohttpsqlite3
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