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mcp-builder

Guide building MCP servers covering architecture, tools, resources, and security.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#error handling#mcp#tool design#resource patterns#server building#security principles
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/roger8b/slideflow --skill mcp-builder-roger8b
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/roger8b/slideflow/tree/main/.agent/skills/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/roger8b/slideflow --skill mcp-builder-roger8b

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, covering tool design, resource patterns, and best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MCP Server Building Principles: Offers guidelines for tool design, resource patterns, and error handling.
  • Server Architecture: Explains project structure and transport types like Stdio, SSE, and WebSocket.
  • Tool Design Principles: Outlines good design principles and input schema design for tools.
  • Resource Patterns: Discusses static, dynamic, and template resource types and URI patterns.
  • Error Handling: Details error types and best practices for handling errors.
  • Multimodal Handling: Describes supported types for text, images, and files.
  • Security Principles: Covers input validation, API keys, and configuration.
  • Testing: Discusses test categories like unit, integration, and contract.
  • Best Practices Checklist: Provides a checklist for ensuring quality in MCP tools.

Quick Start

Use the mcp-builder skill to understand the principles for building a new MCP server.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
What are the best practices for MCP server architecture and transport types?▼

MCP server architecture best practices involve using structured project layouts and selecting appropriate transport types like Stdio, SSE, or WebSocket. This ensures robust communication between AI systems and external data sources.

How do I design input schemas and resource patterns for an MCP server?▼

Design MCP tool input schemas by following good design principles for external tool integration. Resource patterns utilize static, dynamic, and template types with specific URI patterns to manage data access efficiently.

How should I handle errors and security in Model Context Protocol servers?▼

Handle MCP server errors by identifying specific error types and applying best practices. Secure your server through strict input validation, API key management, and secure configuration to protect external integrations.

What testing categories should I use for MCP tool development?▼

MCP tool development requires unit, integration, and contract testing categories. Following a comprehensive best practices checklist ensures quality and reliability for AI systems integrating with external tools.

Does MCP server building support multimodal handling for images and files?▼

MCP server building supports multimodal handling for text, images, and files. This allows AI systems to process and integrate diverse data types from external tools and data sources effectively.

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