mcp-patterns

Provide patterns for building secure MCP servers with OAuth 2.1 authentication.

217|20|Updated Dec 31, 2025
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Skill: mcp-patterns
Source: https://github.com/yonatangross/orchestkit/tree/main/plugins/ork/skills/mcp-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yonatangross/orchestkit --skill mcp-patterns-yonatangross

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides advanced patterns and security hardening for building robust Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and feature-rich.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Server Security: Implement defenses against prompt injection, zero-trust verification, and secure authentication (OAuth 2.1).
  • Advanced Features: Utilize patterns for tool composition, resource caching, elicitation, and interactive UIs.
  • Use Case: When developing a new MCP server that handles sensitive data or requires complex interactions, use this Skill to implement best practices for security, authentication, and advanced features like caching and tool chaining.

Quick Start

Implement OAuth 2.1 authentication with PKCE and RFC 8707 resource indicators for your MCP server.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-patterns

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

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How do I implement OAuth 2.1 authentication for an MCP server?

To implement OAuth 2.1 authentication for an MCP server, apply PKCE and RFC 8707 resource indicators. This ensures secure client authorization and protects against code interception attacks during the server setup process.

What are the best practices for securing Model Context Protocol servers against injection?

Securing Model Context Protocol servers against injection requires zero-trust verification and robust input validation. Apply security hardening patterns to defend against prompt injection and ensure all tool interactions are explicitly verified.

How does tool composition work in Model Context Protocol servers?

Tool composition in Model Context Protocol servers works by chaining multiple tool interactions together. This pattern allows servers to handle complex operations by combining smaller, specialized tools into advanced feature workflows.

Can I use resource caching and elicitation to optimize MCP server performance?

You can use resource caching and elicitation to optimize MCP server performance. Caching reduces redundant data fetching overhead, while elicitation patterns enable interactive UIs for dynamic client-server data exchange.

Does this MCP server patterns skill adhere to the latest specification?

This MCP server patterns skill adheres to the Model Context Protocol specification 2025-11-25. It provides testing and debugging best practices to ensure your server implementation remains compliant with current protocol standards.