mcp-builder

Design and implement MCP servers with validation and transport configurations.

2|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace --skill mcp-builder-xotong
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/anthropic-dev-skills/skills/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace --skill mcp-builder-xotong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for designing and implementing MCP servers that expose data and cognition to LLMs via Tools, Resources, and Prompts. It covers naming conventions, input validation, structured outputs, transport options, error handling, security considerations, and best-practice patterns for production-grade integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized tool registration with strong input validation (Zod/Pydantic) and explicit annotations.
  • Resource and prompt exposition patterns to expose data and reusable templates.
  • Clear transport strategies (stdio and streamable HTTP) with guidance on lifecycle, lifespan, and security.
  • End-to-end workflows for building MCP servers in TypeScript and Python, including error handling and testing.
  • Practical use cases covering API integrations, external services, and workflow automation.

Quick Start

Create a minimal MCP server exposing a single tool and a basic resource, then run it using the stdio transport.

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 that safely exposes tools to LLMs?

To build an MCP server that safely exposes tools, you enforce strict input/output schemas using Zod or Pydantic, apply thorough tool annotations, and implement secure data handling to ensure predictable agent behavior.

What is the best way to handle input validation and errors in MCP servers?

The best way to handle input validation and errors in MCP servers is to use Zod for TypeScript or Pydantic for Python, enforcing strict schemas and structured outputs to manage real-world scenarios safely.

Can I implement MCP servers in both Python and TypeScript?

Yes, you can implement MCP servers in both Python and TypeScript, applying end-to-end workflows that cover standardized tool registration, transport configurations, and thorough testing across both languages.

How do I configure stdio and streamable HTTP transports for an MCP server?

You configure stdio and streamable HTTP transports by applying clear transport strategies during MCP server deployment, managing lifecycle, lifespan, and security configurations for real-world integrations.

Why do I need structured outputs and tool annotations for MCP tools?

You need structured outputs and tool annotations for MCP tools to guarantee safe, predictable agent behavior, enforcing strict schemas that prevent unexpected LLM actions during real-world API integrations.

What should I consider when exposing resources and prompts to LLMs?

When exposing resources and prompts to LLMs, you should follow standardized exposition patterns to safely share data and reusable templates, ensuring secure data handling and explicit annotations.