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MCP Integration

Integrate external services with Claude Code plugins via MCP servers.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#integration#oauth#mcp#plugin-development#external-services
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npx skills add https://github.com/dmedina-dev/dev-forge --skill mcp-integration-dmedina-dev
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Skill: MCP Integration
Source: https://github.com/dmedina-dev/dev-forge/tree/main/plugins/forge-plugin-dev/skills/mcp-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dmedina-dev/dev-forge --skill mcp-integration-dmedina-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

MCP Integration enables Claude Code plugins to securely connect to external services by exposing their capabilities as MCP tools, simplifying cross-system automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Exposes external service capabilities as MCP tools within Claude Code
  • Supports stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket MCP server types with OAuth or token-based authentication
  • Includes lifecycle management and configuration via .mcp.json at plugin root or equivalent in plugin.json
  • Real-world use: connect a database, SaaS API, or file service to automate tasks and orchestrate workflows

Quick Start

Configure an MCP server for your plugin and verify tool availability using the /mcp command.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Integration

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect external services to Claude Code plugins using MCP?▼

MCP integration connects external services by exposing their capabilities as MCP tools within plugins. You configure an MCP server using a .mcp.json file or plugin.json, define frontmatter metadata, and verify tool availability using the /mcp command.

What authentication methods are supported for MCP server integration?▼

MCP server integration supports OAuth and token-based authentication. You must document the required environment variables in your frontmatter metadata to securely authenticate external services and APIs during runtime configuration.

Can I use stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket protocols for MCP servers?▼

MCP integration supports stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket MCP server types. This allows you to connect databases, cloud services, or SaaS endpoints to Claude Code plugins for cross-system automation and orchestration.

How do I manage the lifecycle of MCP tools exposed in Claude Code?▼

MCP integration includes tooling for tool discovery and lifecycle management across plugin development. You define configurations in .mcp.json at the plugin root and use the /mcp command to manage and verify exposed external service capabilities.

Does MCP integration work with databases and SaaS APIs?▼

MCP integration connects databases, SaaS APIs, and file services to Claude Code plugins. It exposes external service capabilities as MCP tools, simplifying cross-system automation and orchestrating workflows using cloud service endpoints.

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