MCP server builder

Workflow

Anthropic’s MCP development guide covers protocol research, Python or TypeScript implementation, tool design, testing and task-based evaluations, with companion references and scripts.

Run this command in your project after reviewing the instructions and access terms. Install complete upstream directories to keep referenced rules and scripts.

npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/dbd4588f9e1033efb41dad4bef2f7947c8993d44/skills/mcp-builder --skill mcp-builder --agent claude-code

Project file: .claude/skills/mcp-builder/SKILL.md

This brief helps you choose the skill. Read the complete upstream SKILL.md and companion files for its actual instructions.

# MCP server builder (anthropic-mcp-builder)
Anthropic’s MCP development guide covers protocol research, Python or TypeScript implementation, tool design, testing and task-based evaluations, with companion references and scripts.

## Use when
- Expose an external API or service through an MCP server.

## Required inputs
- Service API documentation and allowed operations
- Target MCP client, language and authentication requirements

## Prerequisites
- Python or Node.js development environment and the appropriate MCP SDK.
- Access to current protocol documentation; use test credentials for authenticated integrations.

## Expected outputs
- MCP server implementation
- Tool tests and evaluation questions

Source: https://github.com/anthropics/skills/blob/dbd4588f9e1033efb41dad4bef2f7947c8993d44/skills/mcp-builder/SKILL.md
Full SKILL.md: https://agenttaste.dev/skills/anthropic-mcp-builder/SKILL.md