mcp-server-development

Set up MCP servers using the TypeScript SDK and implement tools.

2|Updated May 15, 2015
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles --skill mcp-server-development
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-server-development
Source: https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/mcp-server-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles --skill mcp-server-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, zod.

What problem does it solve?

Developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers requires deep knowledge of the protocol, SDK, and best practices. This Skill eliminates the guesswork, providing expert guidance to build robust, compliant, and error-free MCP servers, saving development time and reducing debugging complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Server Initialization: Guides you through setting up new MCP servers using the TypeScript SDK.
  • Tool & Resource Implementation: Provides patterns for implementing custom tools, resources, and prompts with Zod validation.
  • Protocol-Compliant Error Handling: Ensures your server handles errors gracefully using McpError for reliable communication.
  • Use Case: Quickly set up a new MCP server, implement a custom tool to interact with an external API, or debug protocol-compliant errors in an existing server.

Quick Start

Guide me through setting up a new MCP server using the TypeScript SDK. I want to implement a simple tool.