mcp-builder

Guide MCP server design, implementation, and evaluation in TypeScript or Python.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zlovexforever/zlx-claude-skills --skill mcp-builder-zlovexforever
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Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/zlovexforever/zlx-claude-skills/tree/main/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zlovexforever/zlx-claude-skills --skill mcp-builder-zlovexforever

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and implement high-quality Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers so LLM agents can reliably use external APIs through well-specified tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool and workflow design guidance: Plan tool naming, coverage (API endpoints vs workflows), context management, and pagination strategies so agents find the right actions quickly.
  • Protocol- and SDK-informed implementation process: Follow a structured, phase-based roadmap for MCP server development in both TypeScript (TypeScript SDK) and Python (FastMCP/Python SDK).
  • Evaluation creation for real-world performance: Generate stable, read-only, complex evaluation questions (including an XML format) to test whether LLMs can accomplish tasks using only your MCP tools.
  • Best-practice references: Use bundled documentation pointers for MCP best practices and language-specific implementation patterns.

Quick Start

Implement an MCP server that integrates your target external service and then create a small evaluation set to verify tools are understandable, correctly typed, and effective for multi-step tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a Model Context Protocol server that LLM agents can use reliably?▼

To build a reliable Model Context Protocol server, follow a structured phase-based roadmap for TypeScript or Python, define clear tool schemas, and implement pagination strategies so agents can execute external-service tasks effectively.

How do I design MCP tool schemas with pagination for external APIs?▼

Design MCP tool schemas with pagination by following protocol-specific annotation conventions, providing robust descriptions, and using bundled framework documentation patterns to guide tool naming and context management for external APIs.

Can I implement an MCP server using FastMCP and the Python SDK?▼

Yes, you can implement an MCP server using FastMCP and the Python SDK, following the same structured development phases and best-practice references available for the TypeScript SDK to ensure protocol compliance.

What is the best way to test if LLM agents can accomplish tasks using my MCP tools?▼

The best way to test MCP tools is to generate stable, read-only evaluation cases that output an XML format with qa_pair entries, verifying whether LLMs can complete complex multi-step tasks using only your tools.

Why do my MCP tools fail to handle multi-step external-service tasks correctly?▼

MCP tools fail multi-step tasks when they lack robust descriptions, proper pagination, or stable evaluation cases, making it difficult for LLM agents to find the right actions and execute external-service workflows reliably.

Does the Model Context Protocol specification require specific error message guidance for tool design?▼

Yes, MCP specification review requires following error-message guidance and tool/annotation conventions during tool design, ensuring that LLM agents receive clear feedback when executing external-service tasks.