mcp-builder
mcp-builder teaches you to construct Model Context Protocol servers that give Claude new capabilities through tools, resources, and prompts. Learn to set up servers in Python or TypeScript, integrate external APIs and databases, and deploy them for Claude to call.
mcp-builder lets you create MCP servers that extend Claude with custom tools, resources, and integrations.
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Install
shareAI-lab/learn-claude-code/mcp-builder · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/shareAI-lab/learn-claude-code
cp -r learn-claude-code/skills/mcp-builder ~/.claude/skills/mcp-buildernpx skillfed install shareAI-lab/learn-claude-code/mcp-builderFrequently asked questions
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How do I build an MCP server for Claude?
mcp-builder teaches you to construct Model Context Protocol servers that extend Claude's capabilities. Start by setting up a server in Python or TypeScript using the MCP SDK, define tools that Claude can call, and configure resources or prompts to expose. The skill covers protocol structure, implementation patterns, and deployment so Claude can integrate your custom server.
What can mcp-builder help me integrate with Claude?
mcp-builder enables you to integrate external APIs and databases with Claude through custom MCP servers. You'll learn to expose functions, tools, and resources that Claude agents can call, allowing seamless connection to external services, data sources, and custom logic without modifying Claude itself.
Can I create an MCP server from scratch with this skill?
Yes. mcp-builder covers building custom MCP servers from the ground up in Python or TypeScript. It teaches MCP protocol structure, implementation patterns, setup procedures, and testing approaches so you can create, configure, and deploy a fully functional server that Claude can communicate with.
What programming languages does mcp-builder support?
mcp-builder provides guidance for setting up and testing MCP servers in both Python and TypeScript. Both languages are covered with examples and best practices so you can choose the implementation language that best fits your project needs.
How do I expose tools and resources to Claude via MCP?
mcp-builder teaches you to expose custom tools, resources, and prompts to Claude agents through your MCP server. You'll learn the protocol patterns for defining what Claude can call, how to structure responses, and deployment practices to make your server's capabilities available to Claude.
What is the license for mcp-builder?
mcp-builder is released under the MIT license, allowing you to freely use, modify, and distribute the skill and any servers you build with it for both personal and commercial purposes.
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MCP Server Building Skill
You now have expertise in building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. MCP enables Claude to interact with external services through a standardized protocol.
What is MCP?
MCP servers expose: - Tools: Functions Claude can call (like API endpoints) - Resources: Data Claude can read (like files or database records) - Prompts: Pre-built prompt templates
Quick Start: Python MCP Server
1. Project Setup
# Create project
mkdir my-mcp-server && cd my-mcp-server
python3 -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate
# Install MCP SDK
pip install mcp
2. Basic Server Template
```python
!/usr/bin/env python3
"""my_server.py - A simple MCP server"""
from mcp.server import Server from mcp.server.stdio import stdio_server from mcp.types import Tool, TextContent
Create server instance
server = Server("my-server")
Define a tool
@server.tool() async def hello(name: str) -> str: """Say hello to someone.
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