mcp-builder

Create MCP servers for LLM integration with TypeScript/Node.js or Python/FastMCP.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/snyk/agent-scan --skill mcp-builder-snyk
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Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/snyk/agent-scan/tree/main/tests/skills/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/snyk/agent-scan --skill mcp-builder-snyk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for developing robust and efficient MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, enabling LLMs to seamlessly interact with external services and APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-End Development Guide: Covers research, implementation, testing, and evaluation phases for MCP servers.
  • Language-Specific Guidance: Offers detailed instructions for both TypeScript (Node.js) and Python (FastMCP) implementations.
  • Best Practices: Includes conventions for naming, response formats, pagination, transport, security, and error handling.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new MCP server to expose a company's internal CRM API to an LLM. This Skill guides them through setting up the server, defining tools, validating inputs, and creating evaluations to ensure the LLM can effectively use the CRM data.

Quick Start

Follow the detailed implementation guides for your chosen language to build your MCP server.

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 for LLM integration?

To build an MCP server for LLM integration, follow language-specific implementation guides for TypeScript/Node.js or Python/FastMCP. The process covers server setup, tool implementation with schema validation, response formatting, and transport mechanisms like HTTP or stdio.

What is the best way to implement schema validation for MCP server tools?

The best way to implement schema validation for MCP server tools is using Zod for TypeScript/Node.js implementations and Pydantic for Python/FastMCP implementations to ensure robust input validation and response formatting.

Does MCP server development support both Python and TypeScript?

Yes, MCP server development supports both Python and TypeScript. It offers detailed language-specific guidance for Python using FastMCP and TypeScript using Node.js to ensure seamless interaction with external services.

How do I handle pagination and security when creating an MCP server?

To handle pagination and security when creating an MCP server, apply the included best practices for naming, response formats, transport mechanisms, security protocols, and error handling to ensure robust and efficient API interactions.

Can I create evaluations to test if an LLM effectively uses my MCP server?

Yes, you can create evaluations to test if an LLM effectively uses your MCP server. The development guide covers the end-to-end evaluation phase, ensuring the LLM can successfully interact with exposed external APIs and data.

What transport mechanisms can I use for an MCP server?

You can use HTTP and stdio as transport mechanisms for an MCP server. The guide covers these transport options alongside security best practices and error handling to establish robust communication with LLMs.