mcp-builder

Design MCP servers with Pydantic or Zod validation and explicit tool annotations.

8|2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/juliendf/opencode-registry --skill mcp-builder-juliendf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/juliendf/opencode-registry/tree/main/opencode/skills/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juliendf/opencode-registry --skill mcp-builder-juliendf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

MCPs and LLMs often require a coherent, scalable framework to interact with external services. The MCP Builder provides a structured blueprint for constructing MCP servers with robust tooling and clear conventions, reducing boilerplate and guiding best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool registration with explicit annotations and Descriptions
  • Input validation via Pydantic (Python) or Zod (TypeScript) for strong runtime type safety
  • Support for multi-format outputs (JSON and Markdown) and pagination patterns
  • Comprehensive best practices and reference implementations for Python and TypeScript
  • End-to-end server scaffolding, tool design, and error handling guidance

Quick Start

Create a new MCP server scaffold using the included guidelines and begin registering tools following the examples.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build an MCP server with Python or TypeScript?

To build an MCP server, you scaffold the project and register tools with explicit annotations and descriptions. This skill provides reference implementations for both Python FastMCP and Node/TypeScript SDKs, enforcing input validation and scalable architecture.

How do I validate tool inputs when developing MCP servers?

You validate MCP tool inputs using Pydantic for Python projects and Zod for TypeScript projects. This ensures strong runtime type safety and prevents invalid data from reaching your external services through the defined tools.

What is the best way to handle large responses from MCP tools?

The best way to handle large MCP tool responses is to implement multi-format outputs like JSON and Markdown alongside pagination patterns. This skill guides you through applying character limits and pagination to manage data delivery effectively.

Can I use FastMCP to enable LLMs to interact with external services?

Yes, you can use FastMCP to enable LLMs to interact with external services through well-defined tools. This skill covers tool design, comprehensive documentation, and robust error handling to ensure coherent and scalable integrations.

How do I add error handling to an MCP server?

You add error handling to an MCP server by following structured best practices for robust tooling. This skill provides a blueprint for explicit tool annotations, input validation, and comprehensive error management to reduce boilerplate.

Do I need to write tool descriptions for MCP server registration?

Yes, you need explicit annotations and descriptions when registering tools in an MCP server. This skill enforces comprehensive documentation and clear conventions to ensure LLMs understand how to interact with your defined tools.