mcp-development

Q: How do I install mcp-development?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/rohitg00/awesome-claude-code-toolkit --skill mcp-development in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/mcp-development/ (personal) or .claude/skills/mcp-development/ (project).

by rohitg00AI & Agents

MCP server development including tool design, resource endpoints, prompt templates, and transport configuration

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/rohitg00/awesome-claude-code-toolkit --skill mcp-development

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads mcp-development automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

MCP Development

MCP Server with Tools

import { McpServer } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/mcp.js";
import { StdioServerTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js";
import { z } from "zod";

const server = new McpServer({
  name: "project-tools",
  version: "1.0.0",
});

server.tool(
  "search_files",
  "Search for files matching a glob pattern in the project directory",
  {
    pattern: z.string().describe("Glob pattern (e.g., '**/*.ts')"),
    directory: z.string().optional().describe("Base directory to search from"),
  },
  async ({ pattern, directory }) => {
    const files = await glob(pattern, { cwd: directory ?? process.cwd() });
    return {
      content: [
        {
          type: "text",
          text: files.length > 0
            ? files.join("\n")
            : `No files found matching ${pattern}`,
        },
      ],
    };
  }
);

server.tool(
  "run_query",
  "Execute a read-only SQL query against the application database",
  {
    query: z.string().describe("SQL SELECT query to execute"),
    limit: z.number().default(100).describe("Maximum rows to return"),
  },
  async ({ query, limit }) => {
    if (!query.trim().toUpperCase().startsWith("SELECT")) {
      return {
        content: [{ type: "text", text: "Only SELECT queries are allowed" }],
        isError: true,
      };
    }
    const rows = await db.query(`${query} LIMIT ${limit}`);
    return {
      content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(rows, null, 2) }],
    };
  }
);

Resources

server.resource(
  "schema",
  "db://schema",
  "Current database schema with all tables, columns, and relationships",
  async () => {
    const schema = await db.query(`
      SELECT table_name, column_name, data_type, is_nullable
      FROM information_schema.columns
      WHERE table_schema = 'public'
      ORDER BY table_name, ordinal_position
    `);
    return {
      contents: [
        {
          uri: "db://schema",
          mimeType: "application/json",
          text: JSON.stringify(schema, null, 2),
        },
      ],
    };
  }
);

server.resource(
  "config",
  "config://app",
  "Application configuration (secrets redacted)",
  async () => {
    const config = await loadConfig();
    const safe = redactSecrets(config);
    return {
      contents: [
        {
          uri: "config://app",
          mimeType: "application/json",
          text: JSON.stringify(safe, null, 2),
        },
      ],
    };
  }
);

Prompt Templates

server.prompt(
  "review-code",
  "Review code changes for bugs, security issues, and style",
  {
    diff: z.string().describe("Git diff or code to review"),
    focus: z.enum(["security", "performance", "style", "all"]).default("all"),
  },
  async ({ diff, focus }) => ({
    messages: [
      {
        role: "user",
        content: {
          type: "text",
          text: `Review this code diff. Focus: ${focus}\n\n${diff}`,
        },
      },
    ],
  })
);

Client Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-tools": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["./mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "postgres://localhost:5432/app"
      }
    },
    "remote-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp.example.com/sse",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer ${MCP_TOKEN}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Transport Setup

import { StdioServerTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js";

const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
await server.connect(transport);

For HTTP-based servers, use the SSE transport for streaming responses to clients.

Anti-Patterns

Creating tools with vague descriptions that don't explain when to use them
Not validating inputs with Zod schemas before processing
Returning raw error stack traces to the client
Missing isError: true flag on error responses
Creating too many fine-grained tools instead of composable ones
Not redacting secrets in resource responses

Checklist

Each tool has a clear description explaining when and why to use it
Input parameters validated with Zod schemas and descriptive messages
Error responses include isError: true with user-friendly messages
Resources expose read-only data with secrets redacted
Prompt templates provide structured starting points for common tasks
Server handles graceful shutdown on SIGINT/SIGTERM
Tools are composable (do one thing well) rather than monolithic
Client configuration documented with required environment variables

FAQ

What does the mcp-development skill do?

MCP server development including tool design, resource endpoints, prompt templates, and transport configuration

How do I install mcp-development?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/rohitg00/awesome-claude-code-toolkit --skill mcp-development in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/mcp-development/ (personal) or .claude/skills/mcp-development/ (project).

Which AI agents can use mcp-development?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is mcp-development safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains mcp-development?

It is published by rohitg00 in rohitg00/awesome-claude-code-toolkit. It has 181 recorded installs.

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mcp-development

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

MCP Development

MCP Server with Tools

Resources

Prompt Templates

Client Configuration

Transport Setup

Anti-Patterns

Checklist

FAQ

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