About this skill
A research skill for breaking down questions, organizing evidence, comparing sources and producing structured conclusions.
Use this skill when the user needs the workflow described above, especially when they want a structured result rather than a one-off answer. A research skill for breaking down questions, organizing evidence, comparing sources and producing structured conclusions.
Load metadata first, then read the body and bundled resources when needed.
Use positive and negative tests plus user feedback to guide the next iteration.
Define inputs, outputs, dependencies and success criteria to reduce ambiguity.
Skill files
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name: mcp-builder
description: Guide for creating high-quality MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that enable LLMs to interact with external services through well-designed tools. Use when building MCP servers to integrate external APIs or services, whether in Python (FastMCP) or Node/TypeScript (MCP SDK).
license: Complete terms in LICENSE.txt
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# MCP Server Development Guide
## Overview
Create MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that enable LLMs to interact with external services through well-designed tools. The quality of an MCP server is measured by how well it enables LLMs to accomplish real-world tasks.
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# Process
## 🚀 High-Level Workflow
Creating a high-quality MCP server involves four main phases:
### Phase 1: Deep Research and Planning
#### 1.1 Understand Modern MCP Design
**API Coverage vs. Workflow Tools:**
Balance comprehensive API endpoint coverage with specialized workflow tools. Workflow tools can be more convenient for specific tasks, while comprehnameMCP BuilderdescriptionUse this skill when the user needs the workflow described above, especially when they want a structured result rather than a one-off answer. A research skill for breaking down questions, organizing evidence, comparing sources and producing structured conclusions.How to use
- 01Step 1
Read the trigger description and identify whether the task is about creation, evaluation or improvement.
- 02Step 2
Open SKILL.md and confirm the input, output and bundled resource requirements.
- 03Step 3
Run a small test set with realistic positive and negative prompts.
- 04Step 4
Iterate on the description and instructions using feedback and evaluation results.
Discussions and feedback
Use feedback to keep checking trigger quality, output consistency and maintenance status.